"temerity" in Chinese (Simplified)
鲁莽冒失
Definition
“鲁莽”指过度的自信或大胆,常常带有轻率或无礼的意味。通常用于形容某人做事没有好好考虑风险就冒然行动。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Temerity” 是正式、书面语词,常见表达有“have the temerity to”。总带有批评或惊讶对方胆大的意思,和中性“勇气”不同,突出负面或鲁莽。
Examples
He had the temerity to question the teacher’s decision.
他竟然有**鲁莽**质疑老师的决定。
No one else had the temerity to speak up.
没有其他人有**鲁莽**发言。
His temerity surprised the whole group.
他的**鲁莽**让全组都很惊讶。
I can’t believe she had the temerity to show up late and demand a seat.
我真不敢相信她居然**鲁莽**地迟到还要求有座位。
It takes a lot of temerity to criticize your boss in public.
当众批评老板需要很大的**鲁莽**。
Jake had the temerity to laugh at the judge's comment during court.
杰克竟然有**鲁莽**在法庭上嘲笑法官的话。