| 词组 | dare |
| 释义 | Contents overview dareHow dare you?How dare you? 431.310817I dare sayI dare say 431.310841431 dare1uncommonIn modern English, dare is not a very common verb. In an informal style, people generally use other expressions.He's not afraid to say what he thinks. (More natural than He dares to say what he thinks.)2negative use; daren'tDare is, however, quite often used in negative sentences. It can be followed by an infinitive with or without to.She doesn't dare (to) go out at night.The old lady didn't dare (to) open the door.A special negative form daren't (+ infinitive without to) exists in British English.I daren't look.The third person singular is also daren't, without -s.She daren't tell him what she thinks.3special expressionsDon't you dare! is sometimes used to discourage people from doing unwanted things.'Mummy, can I draw a picture on the wall?''Don't you dare!'How dare you? is sometimes used as an indignant exclamation.How dare you? Take your hands off me at once!And I dare say (sometimes written I daresay) is a rather old-fashioned expression meaning 'I think probably', 'I suppose'.I dare say it'll rain soon.I daresay you're ready for a drink.Children use the expression I dare you + infinitive to challenge each other to do frightening things.I dare you to run across the road with your eyes shut.Previous Next |
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