| 单词 | swashbuckler |
| 释义 | swashbuckler (once / 23975 pages) n Use the noun swashbuckler for a romantic daredevil, especially one you read about in a book or watch onscreen in a movie. Though the word preceded him by about 400 years, swashbuckler may as well have been retired with Errol Flynn, the Australian actor who was well known in the 1930's and 40's for playing a variety of roles as a swashbuckler. The word, from English components, literally means "one who makes a noise by striking his own or his opponent's shield with his sword." In the 1540's, a swashbuckler was more popularly known as a "swash." WORD FAMILYswashbuckler: swashbucklers USAGE EXAMPLESBut he’s also as mad a swashbuckler as any of his predecessors. Los Angeles Times(Dec 23, 2016) China and North Korea were once famously as close as “lips and teeth,” ideological brothers against capitalist swashbucklers in Asia. Time(Sep 09, 2016) The visitors are Leicester City, the season’s surprise swashbucklers, everyone’s second team right now. The Guardian(Jan 16, 2016) n a reckless impetuous irresponsible person Syn|Hypo|Hyper daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, madcap tearaway a reckless and impetuous person adventurer, venturer a person who enjoys taking risks |
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