plucky

🇬🇧 UK/ˈplʌki/🇺🇸 US/'plʌki/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Brave and determined when facing difficulties or danger.

勇敢的;有胆量的;刚毅的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pluckstem
+
ycharacterized by
=plucky

Common Collocations

  • 1.plucky hero勇敢的英雄
  • 2.plucky underdog不畏强敌的弱者
  • 3.[plucky effort]顽强的努力
  • 4.[plucky survivor]坚强的幸存者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The plucky young athlete refused to give up despite her injury.

  • 2.

    Everyone admired the plucky little boy who stood up to the bullies.

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