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adventurous

UK/əd'ventʃ(ə)rəs/US/әd'ventʃәrәs/
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Definitions

adj.

Willing to take risks and try new or exciting things

爱冒险的,大胆的

Root Breakdown

Native English
adventureroot
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
=adventurous

adventure + -ous (full of) = "full of a spirit of adventure" — eager to take risks.

Common Collocations

  • 1.adventurous spirit冒险精神
  • 2.feel adventurous想尝鲜
  • 3.adventurous eater敢于尝试新食物的人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Try something adventurous from the menu tonight.

  • 2.

    She's adventurous enough to travel alone.

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