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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary her·o·ism DATE 1717 1. heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end 2. the qualities of a hero Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 heroism hero·ism / 5herEuizEm; NAmE -rou- / noun[U] very great courage 英勇表现；英雄精神 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English heroism noun ADJ. great, real, true PHRASES an act of heroism Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun conspicuous courage or bravery FF1C;received an award for heroismFF1E; Synonyms: gallantry, prowess, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness Related Words: boldness, bravery, courage, doughtiness, fearlessness, intrepidity, spirit; chivalry, nobility Contrasted Words: cowardice, spiritlessness, timidity, timorousness, weakness Antonyms: pusillanimity Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged hero·ism \ˈherəˌwizəm also ˈhir- or ˈhēr-\ noun (-s) Etymology: French héroïsme, from héros hero (from Latin heros, from Greek hērōs) + -isme -ism — more at hero 1. : heroic conduct < the heroism of a regiment defending a position > 2. : the qualities (as courage, bravery, self-sacrifice, unselfishness) of a hero : heroic characteristics < a nation famous for the heroism of its leaders > |
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