1 bold /ˈboʊld/ adjective bolder; boldest
bolder; boldest
Learner's definition of BOLD
[also more bold; most bold]
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a : not afraid of danger or difficult situations勇敢的;无畏的 -
The area was settled by bold [=brave, courageous] pioneers.勇敢的拓荒者定居在这个地区。
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Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.几乎没有政治家敢于反对这项减税计划。
b : showing or needing confidence or lack of fear大胆的;有胆识的 2
: very confident in a way that may seem rude or foolish冒失的;鲁莽的 -
He punished the bold child for talking back.他惩罚了那个放肆的小孩,因为他顶嘴。
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He was/made so bold as to guarantee a victory. [=he confidently guaranteed a victory]他太冒失了,竟然保证一定会取胜。
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I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold.恕我冒昧,我想提几点批评意见。
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: very noticeable or easily seen显著的;醒目的
(as) bold as brass
: not afraid at all : very confident or bold胆大妄为的
— boldly
adverb -
He was boldly direct.他说话太冒失。
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a boldly original painting色彩明快的绘画原作
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a boldly striped shirt鲜艳醒目的条纹衬衫
— boldness
noun [noncount] 2 bold /ˈboʊld/ noun
Learner's definition of BOLD
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