bravado
Significado: A bold manner or show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
Bravado refers to an outward display of confidence or courage that is often exaggerated and masks underlying fear, insecurity, or uncertainty. It is almost always used to suggest that the boldness is performative rather than genuine. The word appears frequently in journalism, sports commentary, and literary analysis. It commonly collocates with 'false,' 'youthful,' 'macho,' and 'sheer,' and is often contrasted with true courage or quiet determination.
Ejemplos
- His bravado in the press conference masked a deep anxiety about the upcoming trial. 他在新闻发布会上的虚张声势掩饰了对即将到来的审判的深深焦虑。Su bravuconería en la rueda de prensa ocultaba una profunda ansiedad ante el juicio inminente.記者会見での彼の虚勢は、迫り来る裁判への深い不安を覆い隠していた。기자회견에서의 그의 허세는 다가오는 재판에 대한 깊은 불안감을 감추고 있었다.
- With a display of youthful bravado, she leapt from the cliff into the sea below. 带着年轻气盛的冲劲,她从悬崖上纵身跃入大海。Con un alarde de bravuconería juvenil, se lanzó desde el acantilado al mar.若者特有の虚勢で、彼女は崖から海へと飛び込んだ。젊은이 특유의 허세로 그녀는 절벽에서 바다로 뛰어내렸다.
- The team's early bravado faded quickly once they fell two goals behind. 球队早先的虚张声势在落后两球后迅速消退了。La bravuconería inicial del equipo se desvaneció rápidamente una vez que se pusieron dos goles por detrás.チームの序盤の威勢は、2点のリードを許すとたちまち消え失せた。팀의 초반 기세는 2골 차로 뒤처지자 순식간에 사라졌다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: media, literary, general
Tono: negative
Origen e historia
From Spanish bravada (boast, brag) or directly from Italian bravata (bragging), from bravo (bold, brave). Entered English in the late 16th century, initially meaning a boastful display of courage. The sense of false or hollow boldness developed over time.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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