audacity
US /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/
名词
1.
大胆, 鲁莽, 厚颜无耻
the willingness to take bold risks
示例:
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He had the audacity to ask for a raise after only two months on the job.
他竟然有胆量在工作两个月后就要求加薪。
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It took a lot of audacity to stand up to the bully.
对抗恶霸需要很大的勇气。
2.
鲁莽, 厚颜无耻, 放肆
rude or disrespectful behavior
示例:
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I can't believe he had the audacity to interrupt me like that.
我不敢相信他竟然有胆量那样打断我。
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Her audacity in questioning the boss's decision was shocking.
她质疑老板决定的鲁莽行为令人震惊。