单词 | darre |
释义 | darre in British English (dɛə) verb an archaic spelling of dare dare in British English (dɛə) verb 1. (transitive) to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage 2. (can take an infinitive with or without to) to be courageous enough to try (to do something) she dares to dress differently from the others you wouldn't dare! 3. (transitive) rare to oppose without fear; defy 4. I dare say noun ▶ USAGE When used negatively or interrogatively, dare does not usually add -s: he dare not come; dare she come? When used negatively in the past tense, however, dare usually adds -d: he dared not come5. a challenge to do something as proof of courage 6. something done in response to such a challenge Derived forms darer (ˈdarer) noun Word origin Old English durran; related to Old High German turran to venture |
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