dare
Meaning: To have the courage to do something; or to challenge someone to do something
Dare means to be brave enough to do something risky or challenging. 'I dare you' is a challenge to someone to do something. 'Don't you dare!' is a strong warning not to do something. 'How dare you!' expresses outrage at someone's behaviour. As a noun, 'a dare' is a challenge accepted in games like 'truth or dare.'
Examples
- I wouldn't dare tell her the truth. 我不敢告诉她真相。No me atrevería a decirle la verdad.彼女に本当のことを言う勇気はありません。그녀에게 사실을 말할 용기가 없습니다.
- How dare you speak to me like that! 你怎么敢这样跟我说话!¡Cómo te atreves a hablarme así!よくもそんな口のきき方ができますね!감히 나한테 그런 식으로 말하다니!
- He accepted the dare and jumped into the cold water. 他接受了挑战,跳进了冷水里。Aceptó el reto y saltó al agua fría.彼は挑戦を受け入れて冷たい水に飛び込みました。그는 도전을 받아들이고 차가운 물에 뛰어들었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'durran' meaning 'to have courage, venture', from Proto-Germanic 'durzan'. One of the oldest English modal verbs. The phrase 'dare devil' appeared in the 1790s. 'Truth or dare' as a game dates from the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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