hero

🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɪərəʊ/🇺🇸 US/'hiәrәu/
NGSL 3kIELTSA2

Definitions

n.

A person admired for great courage or noble deeds; the main character in a story, film, or play

英雄,勇士;(故事、电影等的)男主角

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
heroother
=hero

Common Collocations

  • 1.national hero民族英雄
  • 2.war hero战争英雄
  • 3.unsung hero无名英雄

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The firefighter was celebrated as a hero for saving the family.

  • 2.

    In the novel, the protagonist is a reluctant hero who discovers inner strength.

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