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heroine

🇬🇧 UK/ˈherəʊɪn/🇺🇸 US/'herәuin/
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Definitions

n.

A woman admired for her courage or noble qualities; the main female character in a story.

女英雄;女主角

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
herohero, brave man
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=heroine

Common Collocations

  • 1.film heroine电影女主角
  • 2.tragic heroine悲剧女英雄
  • 3.main heroine主女角

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The heroine of the film shows great courage and determination.

  • 2.

    She became a national heroine after her courageous actions.

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