temerity
UK/ti'merәti/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Reckless boldness or audacity, especially in a way that shows disregard for danger or social norms.
鲁莽，冒失；厚颜无耻
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtemerityother
=temerity
Common Collocations
- 1.have the temerity竟敢，胆敢
- 2.show temerity表现出鲁莽
- 3.[sheer temerity]十足的厚颜无耻
- 4.temerity to do something胆大妄为地做某事
Example Sentences
- 1.
He had the temerity to question the CEO's decision in front of everyone.
- 2.
She showed remarkable temerity by challenging the established scientific consensus.
- 3.
No one else had the temerity to speak up against the corrupt official.