Anh

bold

gb/bˈoʊld/ us/bˈoʊld/
A2 Anh
~ 4000
Các nghĩa
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adjective B1 property
1

Not afraid and confident

Not afraid to do something difficult or dangerous.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone] is bold
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bold' with 'brave' in all contexts, but 'bold' can also describe style or appearance, not just courage.
Từ đồng nghĩa
brave (Implies courage in the face of danger, often with moral strength.) | daring (Suggests willingness to take bold risks, sometimes recklessly.)
Từ trái nghĩa
timid (Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
bold decision |bold move |bold step |bold plan
Chủ đề
emotions |personality |daily life |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • She made a bold decision to start her own company.
  • The artist's bold style attracted attention.
  • It was a bold move to question the manager in front of everyone.
  • He made a bold attempt to climb the mountain alone.
  • The politician took a bold stand on climate change.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • She is bold and speaks her mind.
  • It was a bold idea to travel alone.
  • He made a bold choice to quit his job.
  • The bold man helped the woman.
  • They took a bold step forward.
adjective A2 property
2

Strong and noticeable in style

Easy to see because it is strong or bright in color or design.

Mẫu sử dụng: [something] is bold
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bold' here with 'brave', but in this sense it refers to visual impact, not courage.
Từ đồng nghĩa
striking (Attracts attention because it is unusual or impressive.) | vivid (Bright and intense in color.)
Từ trái nghĩa
subtle (Not obvious; delicate or understated in style or appearance.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
bold colors |bold pattern |bold design |bold typography
Chủ đề
art |fashion |design |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • The living room features bold colors and modern furniture.
  • She wore a bold red dress to the party.
  • The painting's bold brushstrokes caught my eye.
  • The logo uses bold typography for impact.
  • Bold patterns are popular this season.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The sign has bold letters.
  • He painted the wall a bold blue.
  • She likes bold patterns on her clothes.
  • The book cover has bold colors.
  • That is a bold design for a car.
adjective A2 property
3

Thick dark printed text

Printed in dark, thick letters so it is easy to see.

Mẫu sử dụng: [something] is in bold
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'bold' here with 'capital letters', but they are different text styles.
Từ đồng nghĩa
heavy type (Technical term for thick printed letters.)
Từ trái nghĩa
regular type (Standard non-bold font weight.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
in bold type |bold font |bold heading
Chủ đề
writing |printing |technology |communication
Ví dụ
  • Important terms are shown in bold type.
  • The headings are printed in bold for clarity.
  • Please put your name in bold on the form.
  • The title appears in bold at the top of the page.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Write your name in bold.
  • This word is in bold.
  • The title is in bold letters.
  • I see bold text on the screen.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
bold
IPA
GB/bˈoʊld/
US/bˈoʊld/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
bold (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (bold)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
  • Base: bold
  • Comparative: bolder
  • Superlative: boldest
Họ từ
Forms
bolder adjective boldest adjective
Core family
boldly adverb B2 boldness noun B2
Related words
embolden verb
Negative and opposite forms
timid adjective B2
Cách diễn đạt

as bold as brass

1
/ˈæz bˈoʊld ˈæz bɹˈæs/
idiom informal

Very confident and shameless

To behave in a very confident way without showing fear or shame.

Ví dụ
  • He walked into the meeting late, as bold as brass.
  • She told him off as bold as brass.

in bold

1
/ˈɪn bˈoʊld/
fixed phrase

Printed in thick dark letters

Printed in dark, thick letters so it is easy to see.

Ví dụ
  • Please print the title in bold.
  • Words in bold are important.

make a bold move

1
/mˈeɪk ə bˈoʊld mˈuv/
fixed phrase

Take a brave or risky action

To do something that is brave or risky.

Ví dụ
  • She made a bold move by quitting her job without another offer.
  • Investing all his savings was a bold move.

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