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Meaning of Captain Kirk | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A heroic person, particularly one with exaggerated bravery and leadership characteristics.

Examples

“1984, Nena, 99 Red Balloons (English version of 99 Luftballons from 1983). Everyone's a superhero. Everyone's a Captain Kirk.”
“There may be times when he is undone by his genius and it is the emotion-rich perspective of a Captain Kirk that finally saves the day, but this is the "mystery of being human."”
“Whatever the crisis may be, Captain Kirk is always at the helm making the decisions.”
“Flight engineer is not exactly a Captain Kirk position, either. But so what?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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