superhero
superhero — noun
1. a character in stories, films, or comics who has special abilities beyond those
a character in stories, films, or comics who has special abilities beyond those of ordinary people and uses them to protect others and fight against evil.
The children dressed as their favorite superhero for the school costume parade.
dressed as + [superhero] for + event
Minho's little sister believes the superhero can fly faster than any airplane.
Ayana collects rare superhero comic books from the nineteen-sixties.
A new superhero film starring Eli and Lara opens in theaters next month.
The superhero series on television won several awards for its amazing special effects.
- hero
broader term; all superheroes are heroes, but not all heroes have superhuman powers
- protector
focuses on the role of defending others rather than having special powers
- crime-fighter
more specific; emphasizes fighting criminals and injustice
- villain
the character who opposes the superhero and does harmful things
- supervillain
a villain with powers or resources comparable to a superhero
文法句型
a/the superhero
superhero + noun (e.g. superhero movie, superhero costume)
用法筆記
Often used attributively before nouns such as film, movie, comic, book, series, costume, or team, especially in discussions of popular culture.
常見錯誤
2. a real person who does something extremely brave or unselfish, especially in a d
a real person who does something extremely brave or unselfish, especially in a dangerous situation where others need help.
A firefighter who saved a family from a burning building was called a superhero on the news.
called a superhero on + [medium]
Nora does not see herself as a superhero — she only wanted to help her elderly neighbor.
Imran dove into the river to save a child and was treated like a superhero in his town.
Some people call nurses superheroes because of the difficult, caring work they do.
The teacher who ran into the burning classroom to save his students became a town superhero.
- hero
the general term for a brave person; 'superhero' adds a stronger, more emotional emphasis
- role model
emphasizes being an example for others to follow, not necessarily bravery in danger
- savior
stronger, often religious connotation; suggests rescuing someone from a dire situation
- coward
a person who lacks the courage to do what is right or necessary
文法句型
called a superhero
be a superhero for + [reason]
like a superhero
用法筆記
Common in news headlines and everyday praise, but the act described must be genuinely exceptional — not used for routine good deeds such as helping with homework or holding a door open.