daredevil
/ˈdeədevl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈderdevl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈder-ˌde-vᵊl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈdeəˌdev.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈderˌdev.əl/ (ame, ipa)
daredevil — noun
- daredevilsingular
- daredevilsplural
1. someone who willingly puts themself in physically risky situations purely for th
someone who willingly puts themself in physically risky situations purely for the thrill, without caring much about the possibility of getting hurt
A daredevil jumped off the bridge with only a small parachute.
collocation: daredevil + jump off [something]
The villagers watched as Renata, a local daredevil, balanced on the edge of the cliff.
Christopher had always been a daredevil, racing his bicycle down the steep mountain road.
Noor called her brother a daredevil after he tried to surf through the storm.
- risk-taker
neutral; does not carry the suggestion of foolishness that daredevil often does
- thrill-seeker
emphasises the craving for excitement rather than the danger itself
- stuntman
professional; a daredevil who performs dangerous acts as a job for films or shows
- adventurer
more positive; suggests exploration and courage rather than recklessness
- cautious person
someone who avoids unnecessary danger
- coward
strongly negative; opposite of showing any boldness
文法句型
a daredevil
the daredevil [who...]
用法筆記
Often used to describe someone whom the speaker considers more reckless than brave. The tone can be admiring, critical, or joking, depending on the context.
常見錯誤
daredevil — adjective
- daredevilpositive
- more daredevilcomparative
- most daredevilsuperlative
1. describes an action or performance that is physically dangerous and requires unu
describes an action or performance that is physically dangerous and requires unusual courage, often in a way that seems exciting or reckless
The actor performed a daredevil jump from one moving train to another.
collocation: daredevil + jump / stunt / climb
Luca's daredevil plan to paddle down the river during a storm worried his whole family.
The film shows daredevil car chases through the narrow streets of the old city.
Mayumi watched a daredevil performance by a man riding a bicycle on a tightrope.
Takeshi's daredevil climb up the side of the apartment block was caught on video.
- reckless
more negative; suggests carelessness without the admiration
- daring
more positive; emphasises courage over danger
- foolhardy
strongly negative; implies the risk was stupid and unnecessary
- death-defying
dramatic; used for spectacular stunts in entertainment
文法句型
daredevil + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is used only before a noun (attributive position). It describes actions, plans, or performances — not people directly (use the noun form instead).