brave /breiv/ adj.勇敢的：brave soldiers 勇敢的士兵；a brave act英勇行为 It was brave of him to enter the burning building.他敢进入那燃烧着的房子真是勇敢。
［辨析］brave指遇到紧张情况所表现的勇气，即临危不惧。bold指“胆大”，天性勇敢，直至“冒失”。
bravery /ˈbreivəri/ n. [u]勇敢，勇气；勇敢的行为：The judge praised the firefighters for their bravery and devotion to duty.法官赞扬消防人员的勇气和敬业精神。The men fought with great bravery.士兵英勇战斗。
