dashing

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dashing — 形容詞

  • dashingpositive
  • more dashingcomparative
  • most dashingsuperlative

1. describes a person, especially a man, whose stylish clothes and calm, confident

1.形容詞B2
釋義

帥氣

衣著時尚、舉止瀟灑而有自信

describes a person, especially a man, whose stylish clothes and calm, confident manner make them very attractive to others — like an actor in a formal suit who walks into a room with relaxed assurance, or a soldier in a dress uniform whose poise draws admiring glances.

例句

Javier arrived at the ceremony wearing a dashing black tuxedo and a velvet bow tie.

Javier 穿著帥氣的黑色燕尾服和天鵝絨領結出席典禮。

attributive: dashing + noun phrase describing outfit

A faded photograph showed a dashing young officer in crisp dress blues.

一張褪色的照片中，有一位身穿筆挺軍禮服的年輕帥氣軍官。

常見搭配
  • dashing young man
  • dashing figure
  • dashing appearance
  • cut a dashing figure
  • dashing in [clothing item]
  • look dashing
同義詞
  • handsome

    focuses on facial good looks rather than overall confident style

  • stylish

    emphasises fashion sense; does not carry the same connotation of bold confidence

  • elegant

    suggests refined, understated taste rather than exciting or bold flair

  • dapper

    specifically about neat, careful dressing; slightly more old-fashioned and less energetic

反義詞
  • scruffy

    untidy or shabby in appearance, the opposite of stylish grooming

  • dowdy

    unfashionable and dull, lacking the confident polish of a dashing person

文法句型

dashing + noun

look/feel dashing

用法筆記

Most often used to describe men, although it can apply to anyone whose appearance combines fashion with confident elegance. The set phrase 'cut a dashing figure' is a common literary expression.

常見錯誤

She wore a dashing dress to the party.
She wore a stunning dress to the party.
'dashing' describes the person's overall confident style, not just the item of clothing.
The car looked very dashing.
The car looked very sleek.
'dashing' primarily describes people, not objects.

2. full of lively energy and bold confidence in movement or action — for example, a

2.形容詞B2
釋義

颯爽

行動活潑、充滿自信活力

full of lively energy and bold confidence in movement or action — for example, a quick, daring leap across a gap, a fast forward run in a football match that surprises the opponents, or someone entering a room with such cheerful energy that everyone turns to look.

例句

With a dashing leap, Fatima cleared the stone wall and landed on the grass.

Fatima 以一個颯爽的跳躍越過那道石牆，落在草地上。

attributive: dashing + noun of physical action

The winger made a dashing run past three defenders before crossing the ball.

那位邊鋒颯爽衝刺，越過三名後衛，然後將球傳中。

常見搭配
  • dashing leap
  • dashing run
  • dashing entrance
  • dashing charge
  • dashing attack
  • dashing energy
  • dashing wave
同義詞
  • spirited

    broader — can describe personality, arguments, or performances; less visual than dashing

  • energetic

    more general, lacks the implication of boldness and flair

  • vigorous

    emphasises strength and force rather than stylish confidence

  • daring

    focuses on courage and risk-taking rather than energetic style

反義詞
  • timid

    lacking the bold confidence that characterises dashing actions

  • sluggish

    slow and without energy, opposite of spirited movement

文法句型

dashing + noun (of action/movement)

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on actions and movement rather than appearance. It is commonly paired with nouns of physical action: leap, charge, run, attack, entrance. The sense is slightly literary and often appears in adventure stories or historical narratives.

常見錯誤

He gave a dashing speech at the conference.
He gave a rousing speech at the conference.
'dashing' describes bold physical action or spirited movement, not verbal performance.

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常用片語

  • cut a dashing figure

介系詞搭配

  • dashing in [clothing item]