audacity

audacity [ɔ:ˈdæsiti] n.

1. ■ 大胆; 胆识

2. ■ 厚脸, 无耻; 无礼

have the audacity to (do) 竟然敢(做)...

the audacity of a successful financier 一位成功的金 融家的胆识

He had the audacity to pick pockets in broad daylight. 他竟敢在光天化日之下掏包。