| 词汇 | promethean |
| 释义 | Promethean adjective literaryuk /prəˈmiː.θi.ən/ us /prəˈmiː.θi.ən/ willing to take risks in order to create new things or do things in new ways, like Prometheus, the ancient Greek demigod(= part human and part god) who stole fire from Mount Olympus: 普罗米修斯般的，富有反抗精神的 His life was that of a Promethean rebel.他的一生充满了普罗米修斯式的反抗。 "The heroic leader," Schlesinger wrote, "has the Promethean responsibility to affirm human freedom against the supposed inevitabilities of history." the Promethean daring that sent mortals around the moon In 1900, men could aspire to Promethean dreams. The task in the Amazon is Promethean; figure out how people can harness fire to clear the land they need, but keep fire out of protected forests. Brave and courageous adventurous adventurously audacious ballsy be man enough to do somethingidiom fearless fearlessly gallant gallantly get up man up manfully muster something up nerves of steelidiom pluck valiant valiantly valorously venturesome woman You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Inspiration and inspiring |
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