bravo

• 名词，有两个不同含义：可以指受雇的杀手，常以知名人物为目标；也可以指观众在精彩表演结束时发出的喝彩声。

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a hired assassin or murderer, often targeting a prominent figure, or it can be a shout of approval from an audience at the end of a great performance.

1. Hired killerC2formal

   A murderer, especially one who kills a prominent political figure, who kills by a surprise attack and is often hired to do the deed.

   雇佣杀手

   • The king was assassinated by a bravo hired by his rival.
   • In Renaissance Italy, a bravo was often employed for political murders.
   • The novel features a bravo who stalks his victims in the shadows.

   同义词assassinhitmankillermurderer

2. Cry of approvalB1informal

   A shout of approval or praise, typically from an audience at the end of a great performance.

   喝彩

   • The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the final act.
   • She received a standing ovation and cries of bravo.
   • Bravo! That was an incredible performance.

   同义词acclaimacclamationcheerhurrahplaudit

   反义词boohissjeer

• 动词，表示以精湛技艺或卓越表现完成某事，常用于戏剧或表演语境中。

A verb used to express the act of performing or executing something with skill and excellence, often used in theatrical or performance contexts.

1. Applaud with shouts of 'bravo' or 'brava'B2informal

   To express approval or praise by shouting 'bravo' or 'brava', typically after a performance.

   喝彩叫好

   • The audience bravoed the singer after her stunning aria.
   • He bravoed the orchestra's flawless rendition of the symphony.
   • They bravoed the actors for their powerful performance.

   反义词boohissjeer