hero

US /ˈhɪr.oʊ/
UK /ˈhɪr.oʊ/
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1.

герой

a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

:
He was hailed as a hero for saving the child from the burning building.
Его приветствовали как героя за спасение ребенка из горящего здания.
Many look up to their parents as their first heroes.
Многие считают своих родителей своими первыми героями.
2.

герой, главный персонаж

the chief male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities, and with whom the reader or audience is expected to sympathize

:
The novel's hero embarks on a perilous quest.
Герой романа отправляется в опасное приключение.
The audience cheered for the hero as he defeated the villain.
Зрители аплодировали герою, когда он победил злодея.