heroic

in Vietnamese Anh hùng, dũng cảm

BrE /ˈhɪə.rəʊ.kə/ AmE /ˈhiː.roʊ.k/

adjective en → vi

1 BRAVE [attributive] [predicative] B1

Anh hùng, dũng cảm

showing great courage and bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity

  • a heroic deed/act
  • be described as heroic

Collocations heroic efforts · heroic rescue mission

  • He was praised for his heroic actions during the fire.

    Anh ta đã được khen ngợi vì những hành động anh hùng trong vụ hỏa hoạn.

2 SELFLESS [attributive] [predicative] B2

Hy sinh, tận tâm

showing great selflessness and devotion to a cause or person, especially in difficult circumstances

  • a heroic sacrifice
  • be described as heroic

Collocations heroic dedication · heroic commitment

  • She made a heroic sacrifice to save the children.

    Cô ấy đã hy sinh để cứu các em bé.