heroic
[hi'rәuik]
a. 英勇, 英雄, 壮丽雄伟

n. 英雄诗, 诗, 英勇



heroic
[ noun ]

1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

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[ adj ]

1. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

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heroic legends
the heroic age

2. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

<adj.all>
an epic voyage
of heroic proportions
heroic sculpture

3. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

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the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy
heroic explorers

4. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

<adj.all>
an expansive lifestyle
in the grand manner
collecting on a grand scale
heroic undertakings

5. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

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made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber
the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war
they took heroic measures to save his life

Heroic \He*ro"ic\, a. [F. h['e]ro["i]que, L. hero["i]cus, Gr.
?.]
1. Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of
heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the
heroic age; an heroic people; heroic valor.

2. Worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as,
heroic action; heroic enterprises.

3. (Sculpture & Painting) Larger than life size, but smaller
than colossal; -- said of the representation of a human
figure.

{Heroic Age}, the age when the heroes, or those called the
children of the gods, are supposed to have lived.

{Heroic poetry}, that which celebrates the deeds of a hero;
epic poetry.

{Heroic treatment} or {Heroic remedies} (Med.), treatment or
remedies of a severe character, suited to a desperate
case.

{Heroic verse} (Pros.), the verse of heroic or epic poetry,
being in English, German, and Italian the iambic of ten
syllables; in French the iambic of twelve syllables; and
in classic poetry the hexameter.

Syn: Brave; intrepid; courageous; daring; valiant; bold;
gallant; fearless; enterprising; noble; magnanimous;
illustrious.