hero
noun [ C ] uk/ˈhɪə.rəʊ/ us/ˈhɪr.oʊ/ heroes
(PERSON)
B1 英雄
a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great
a war hero 战斗英雄
He became a national hero for his part in the revolution. 他因在革命中所起的作用而成为民族英雄。
humorous Graham says he'll take my parents to the airport at four o'clock in the morning - what a hero! 格雷厄姆说他会在早晨4点送我父母去机场——他真是个英雄！
Compare: heroine
See also: antihero
B1 (female heroine)男主角，男主人公
the main male character in a book or film who is usually good
the hero of her latest novel 她最新小说里的男主人公
Compare: heroine
偶像
someone who you admire very much
Humphrey Bogart's my hero - I've seen every one of his movies. 亨弗莱‧鲍加是我的偶像——他的每部影片我都看过。
Compare: heroine
- More examples
- James Bond was a hero of mine when I was a boy.
- Perseus was a legendary Greek hero.
- The movie centres around the amorous adventures of its handsome hero.
- During his acting career, he has played all Shakespeare's great tragic heroes.
- A statue was erected to glorify the country's national heroes.
(FOOD)
US（夹有冷切肉、奶酪、色拉等的）长卷三明治
a long sandwich filled with cold meat, cheese, salad, etc.