His bravery was seen by everyone when he saved the child from the burning house. 他从失火的房子里救出小孩时的那种勇敢,是人人都见到的。
The soldier earned a medal for bravery. 这名战士因作战勇敢而获得了勋章。
He had a commendation for bravery. 他因勇敢而受奖。
bravery
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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feeling no fear
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Bravery \Brav"er*y\, n. [Cf. F. braverie.] 1. The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.
Remember, sir, my liege, . . . The natural bravery of your isle. --Shak.
2. The act of braving; defiance; bravado. [Obs.]
Reform, then, without bravery or scandal of former times and persons. --Bacon.
3. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery. --Shak.
Like a stately ship . . . With all her bravery on, and tackle trim. --Milton.
4. A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau. [Obs.]
A man that is the bravery of his age. --Beau. & Fl.
Syn: Courage; heroism; interpidity; gallantry; valor; fearlessness; dauntlessness; hardihood; manfulness. See {Courage}, and {Heroism}.
He fought in Vietnam and was decorated for bravery, but spent much of his military career in West Germany with the 8th Infantry Division.
This is tabloid TV, tales of heroism and bravery re-enacted.
Leahy is a man straight out of Conrad; an adventurer more than an explorer, a poor, uneducated but charismatic man of great bravery and equal ruthlessness, driven by the dream of finding gold.
The most telling difference, though, is perhaps one of simple political bravery.
A bus arrives bound for Monterrey, but thoughts of bravery are dispelled by a whiff of its kerosene and nicotine interior.
Dean believes his life was spared only by the bravery of the motorist who stopped his own car, grabbed the boy and pulled him from the policeman.
Burt recalled several examples of bravery and willingness to help that followed the world's worst air show disaster.
I hope the bravery and sacrifice shown in the Gulf will provide some perspective on past wars and some sense of glory and pride for all American combat veterans still living the nightmares of war.
Burglary officer H.R. Barnett said that in nearly 17 years as a police officer he had "never seen such a degree of bravery in a little boy" as that of Michael King.
He admires men whose bravery consists of uncomplainingly working under appalling conditions.
Government lawyers say that during his employment, Sokolov "wrote numerous articles containing vicious attacks on Jews," for which he won medals for "bravery" and "merit" from the Nazis.
Would such a person be permitted to preach justice and freedom with the unswerving bravery of Mrs Suzman?
ACCIDENTAL HERO (15) Stephen Frears BODY OF EVIDENCE (18) Uli Edel Dustin Hoffman in Accidental Hero plays a petty crook seized by a sudden surge of selfless bravery.
Mr. Copeland exhibits considerable bravery in advocating the extinction of species we know very little about.
He called Higgins "a man of unquestioned bravery and unswerving dedication to the U.N. ideal" and called on the General Assembly to condemn the murder.
Americans salute his courage, his resolution, his bravery and the bravery and resoluteness of the Colombian people." Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards said he kicked his heroin addiction because his children were exposed to repeated police raids.
Americans salute his courage, his resolution, his bravery and the bravery and resoluteness of the Colombian people." Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards said he kicked his heroin addiction because his children were exposed to repeated police raids.
There are, of course, people who treat the fiery pods as a test of their bravery, and authors Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach tell chile-eating contest tales such as John Espinosa's 1988 chow-down of 29 jalapenos in two minutes flat.
A total of five Victoria Crosses, Britain's highest decoration for bravery, were awarded after the battle among Urquhart's men.
The mujahideen's own bravery and generous U.S. support notwithstanding, they were well aware that only one man was making the difference between victory and defeat in Afghanistan.
As a policeman, he earned a record 28 bravery citations in 23 years.
Wiping a tear from her cheek, Mrs. Gorbachev said after touring the camp that almost 50 years since the beginning of World War II the camp still reminds the living of "the hope, human fear and bravery" of its inmates.
President Bush on Thursday presented medals for bravery to a 12-year-old girl who rescued a Japanese tourist from the ocean in Hawaii and an 18-year-old boy who subdued a gunman at his California high school.
Arthur Barrett was commended for bravery after he disobeyed orders not to stop his train at the burning station.
"There is no bravery in attacking a girl.
The ecstasy of first love, youthful passion, and - most poignantly - the bravery and resignation of the last act, were infinitely touching.
In recent days, as fighting has grown more sporadic, the acts of bravery have taken on a different character.
President Bush today planted an elm tree in a downtown park and dedicated it to Ryan White for "the strength and bravery" the youth has shown in his struggle against AIDS.
In a nationally televised speech, Ms. Bhutto also promised not to break faith with the expectations of the people who propelled her to power. "We are determined to face every challenge with courage, bravery and determination," she said.
It is possible that the debut date _ the show is the first of six one-hour specials about the men who earned the nation's highest military honor for bravery _ may strike some cynics as just too coincidental.