bravado
UK/brəˈvɑ:dəu/US/brә'vɑ:dәu/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A bold or defiant display of courage that is often superficial or exaggerated.
虚张声势，故作勇敢
Root Breakdown
Loanwordbravadoother
=bravado
Common Collocations
- 1.false bravado虚假的虚张声势
- 2.bravado swagger蛮横的举止
Example Sentences
- 1.
His bold bravado hid his underlying fears and insecurities.
- 2.
She spoke with false bravado to boost her confidence.