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heroism

🇬🇧 UK/'herәuizm/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLA2

Definitions

n.

Great courage, bravery, and selflessness, especially when facing danger.

英勇,英雄气概

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
herohero, brave man
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=heroism

Common Collocations

  • 1.acts of heroism英勇行为
  • 2.moral heroism道德勇气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His heroism in rescuing the drowning child will be remembered forever.

  • 2.

    Genuine heroism is not about seeking recognition but helping others.

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