intrepid

IPA/ɪnˈtrepɪd/
KK[ɪntrˈɛpəd]IPA/ɪnˈtrepɪd/

intrepid — adjective

  • intrepidpositive
  • more intrepidcomparative
  • most intrepidsuperlative

1. ready to go into danger or serious difficulty with strong courage and little sig

1.形容詞C1
釋義

ready to go into danger or serious difficulty with strong courage and little sign of fear

例句

Karim remained intrepid as the rescue boat entered the rough waves.

pattern: remain + intrepid in danger

Devika stayed intrepid after the factory threatened her team.

pattern: stay + intrepid under pressure

同義詞
  • brave

    the broad everyday word; less elevated and less dramatic in tone

  • fearless

    stronger in suggesting almost no fear at all

  • bold

    can describe confident or risky behavior even when there is little physical danger

  • dauntless

    more literary and old-fashioned, often used in praise

反義詞
  • timid

    lacking confidence and easily frightened

  • fearful

    feeling or showing fear

  • faint-hearted

    not ready to face danger or difficulty with courage

文法句型

intrepid + noun

be/remain/stay + intrepid

too + intrepid + to + verb

用法筆記

Often used in formal or literary English for explorers, reporters, rescuers, or protesters facing real danger or strong pressure. It sounds more elevated and dramatic than the everyday word 'brave'.

常見錯誤

❌The storm was intrepid all night.
✅The sailors stayed intrepid through the storm all night.
💡'intrepid' describes people facing danger, not the danger itself.
❌Nora was intrepid enough to try the new cafe alone.
✅Nora was bold enough to try the new cafe alone.
💡use 'intrepid' for real danger, pressure, or hardship, not a small everyday choice.