prowess

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n. 英勇, 勇敢, 超凡技术

发音

UK /ˈpɹaʊɪs/
CA /ˈpɹaʊəs/
US /ˈpraʊ(w)əs/
AU /ˈpɹæɔəs/
AU /ˈpɹæɔɜs/

词形变化

prowesses 复数 prowesses

教材释义与例句

名词

英勇；超凡技术；勇猛

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.

    技艺

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  2. 2.

    Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.

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  3. 3.

    An act of prowess.

    An act of adroitness or dexterity.

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  4. 4.

    An act of prowess.

    An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

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词汇关系

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同义词 2

art artistry

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aviation taxidermy ventriloquism fortification airmanship enology eristic falconry homiletics horology

词源

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.

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