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词汇 valour
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Definition of valour in English:

valour

(US valor)
noun ˈvaləˈvælər
mass noun
  • Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

    勇气,英勇

    the medals are awarded for acts of valour

    颁发奖章以奖励英勇行为。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He displayed great valour, courage and determination in the pursuit of his goal.
    • In men, the scars often indicate social standing or physical ordeals of individual valour.
    • He served with honor and distinction in Vietnam, earning several medals for his courage and valor.
    • Although mortally wounded in this display of valor, his intrepid act saved five men from death or serious injury.
    • You displayed uncommon courage and valor.
    • We are at the time of year when we commemorate the great valour shown in the Battle of Britain.
    • Some devotees utilise temple festivals to demonstrate their valour.
    • Just reciting the names conjures up the romantic side of Scottish history, peppered with acts of valour, loyalty, derring-do and occasional folly.
    • The two hostages of the escape attempt received medals of valour and were credited by the local press for thwarting the escape.
    • The young girls made a remarkable display of vigour and valour.
    • Each plaque tells the story of a life lost to selfless civilian valour, be it by drowning, through fire or as a result of some obscure industrial accident.
    • This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
    • Common sense then overcame valour as Bill called the police who, in turn, contacted the local snake catcher who duly arrived with his equipment.
    • How should the nation honour their valour 60 years on?
    • He then fought in World War I and earned many awards for his valor and bravery.
    • In combat, individual exploits and personal valor are important, but team effort wins the fight.
    • Though Trench was deferential to authority he was also a man of valour.
    • The company honours them with a public recognition and a cash award with a silver medal of valour, certificate and a citation.
    • Knighthood was given for displays of valour and courage, and he would need more experience to be in the position for that.
    • The land has a fascinating history of valour and chivalry.
    Synonyms
    bravery, courage, fearlessness, courageousness, braveness, intrepidity, intrepidness, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, backbone, spine, heroism, stout-heartedness, manliness, manfulness, audacity, boldness, gallantry, daring, spirit, fortitude, mettle, dauntlessness, doughtiness, hardihood
    informal guts, spunk
    British informal bottle, ballsiness
    North American informal cojones, sand, moxie
    vulgar slang balls

Derivatives

  • valorous

  • adjective ˈvalərəsˈvælərəs
    • Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

      勇气,英勇

      valorous deeds on the field of honour
      Example sentencesExamples
      • As a nation, are we strong enough to accept valorous defeat over an inhumane victory?
      • The principal storyline relates the tale of a supposedly heroic revolutionary general whose valorous military record has contributed greatly to the family's prestige.
      • One risks lives to retrieve the dead bodies of one's valorous mates.
  • valorousness

  • noun

Origin

Middle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere 'be strong'.

Definition of valor in US English:

valor

(British valour)
nounˈvælərˈvalər
  • Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

    勇气,英勇

    the medals are awarded for acts of valor

    颁发奖章以奖励英勇行为。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Knighthood was given for displays of valour and courage, and he would need more experience to be in the position for that.
    • The young girls made a remarkable display of vigour and valour.
    • He then fought in World War I and earned many awards for his valor and bravery.
    • The company honours them with a public recognition and a cash award with a silver medal of valour, certificate and a citation.
    • You displayed uncommon courage and valor.
    • The land has a fascinating history of valour and chivalry.
    • The two hostages of the escape attempt received medals of valour and were credited by the local press for thwarting the escape.
    • Just reciting the names conjures up the romantic side of Scottish history, peppered with acts of valour, loyalty, derring-do and occasional folly.
    • Each plaque tells the story of a life lost to selfless civilian valour, be it by drowning, through fire or as a result of some obscure industrial accident.
    • We are at the time of year when we commemorate the great valour shown in the Battle of Britain.
    • How should the nation honour their valour 60 years on?
    • In combat, individual exploits and personal valor are important, but team effort wins the fight.
    • He served with honor and distinction in Vietnam, earning several medals for his courage and valor.
    • Though Trench was deferential to authority he was also a man of valour.
    • Although mortally wounded in this display of valor, his intrepid act saved five men from death or serious injury.
    • Some devotees utilise temple festivals to demonstrate their valour.
    • This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
    • Common sense then overcame valour as Bill called the police who, in turn, contacted the local snake catcher who duly arrived with his equipment.
    • In men, the scars often indicate social standing or physical ordeals of individual valour.
    • He displayed great valour, courage and determination in the pursuit of his goal.
    Synonyms
    bravery, courage, fearlessness, courageousness, braveness, intrepidity, intrepidness, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, backbone, spine, heroism, stout-heartedness, manliness, manfulness, audacity, boldness, gallantry, daring, spirit, fortitude, mettle, dauntlessness, doughtiness, hardihood

Origin

Middle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere ‘be strong’.

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