dare

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自考高考四级六级考研 Collins 3

n. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
v. to be courageous enough to try or do something

n. 挑战, 挑动, 大胆
v. 敢, 胆敢

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

3,210

BNC 频率

3,348

使用频率

dare 没有明显的词根或词缀，可以直接记为一个独立的词，意思是“敢”或“挑战”。

例句

1. I dare you to jump into the pool!

我敢你跳进游泳池！

2. She didn't dare to speak in front of the big crowd.

她不敢在大群人面前讲话。

3. Do you dare to try the spicy food?

你敢尝试辣的食物吗？