Robert E. Peary won worldwide fame for his exploits as an Arctic explorer. 

罗伯特E皮尔里以北极探险家的事迹而闻名于世。

2. fortitude /ˈfɔ:tɪˌtu:d/ n. 坚韧

The captain showed remarkable fortitude in continuing to lead his men despite a painful wound.

那位舰长不顾伤痛继续领导部下，显示出非凡的毅力。

3. audacious /ɔ:'deɪʃəs/ adj. 1. 勇敢的  2. 无礼的

Risking serious injury, the outfielder made an audacious leap against the concrete wall and caught the powerfully-hit ball.

外场手冒着受重伤的危险勇敢的跳向水泥墙，接住了那个猛力击出的球。

After we had waited for about twenty minutes, an audacious freshman came along and tried to get in at the head of our line.

在我们等了大约20分钟后，一个无礼的新生走过来，试图插进队伍的前头。

4. dauntless /'dɔ:ntləs/ adj. 勇敢的

The frightened sailors wanted to turn back, but their dauntless leader urged them to sail on.

受惊的水手们想掉头回去，但他们勇敢的领导鼓励他们继续航行。

5. indomitable /ɪn'dɒmɪtəbl/ adj. 不屈不挠的

Columbus had an indomitable belief that he would reach land by sailing west. 

哥伦布有个不屈不挠的信念，他认为向西航行可到达陆地。

6. plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj. 勇敢的

Though defeated, our team put up a plucky defense against their taller and huskier opponents.

虽然战败，但是我们的队员依然勇敢地防御他们更高大、更强壮的敌手。

7. rash /ræʃ/ adj. 冲动的

When a person loses his temper, he may say or do something rash and regret it afterwards.

一个人生气时，可能说出或做出冲动的事，而事后又后悔。