valiant

valiant

英 ['vælɪənt]
　　美 ['væljənt]

adj. 英勇的，勇敢的
　　n. 勇士；勇敢的人

中文詞源：

valiant 勇敢的

來自拉丁語valere, 強健的，勇敢的，詞源同value。

例句：

1. They talked modestly of their valiant efforts to keep the tanker afloat.
他們說起自己設法使油輪漂浮的英勇之舉時非常謙虛。

2. She made a valiant attempt not to laugh.
她試圖強忍住不笑出來。

3. Despite their valiant efforts, they were unable to save the child's life.
他們雖然很勇敢地努力搶救, 卻沒能救回小孩的生命.

4. A valiant assault force does not fear a strong fortress.
攻堅不怕堡壘硬.

5. A coward considers difficulties as a heavy burden on his back, but a valiant fighter turns difficulties into a stepping - stone for his advance.
懦夫把困難當作沉重的包袱, 勇士把困難化作前進的階梯.