1 ready to do things that are dangerous or difficult without showing fear 勇敢的;英勇的:
the brave soldiers who fought in the war在战场杀敌的英勇战士‘This may hurt a little, so try and be brave,’ said the dentist.牙医说:“这可能有点痛,勇敢一点熬一熬就是了。”
2 needing or showing courage 需要勇气的;显出勇气的:
a brave decision勇敢的决定 ➔bravelyadvThe men bravely defended the town for three days.这些人英勇捍恒该镇三天。
put on a brave face;put a brave face on sth to pretend that you feel confident and happy when you do not 装出信心十足或很愉快的样子
brave²
/breɪv ||; brev/verb
[T] to face sth unpleasant, dangerous or difficult without showing fear 勇于面对(危险或困难):
She braved the rain and went out into the street.她冒雨往街上走去。