"mettle" in Chinese (Traditional)
勇氣毅力
Definition
在困難或挑戰面前展現的勇氣、決心和堅強的性格。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“mettle”屬正式用語,常見於“prove one's mettle”(證明勇氣)這類說法,指的是內在勇氣和堅毅,而非體力。不要與“metal(⾦屬)”混淆。較少在日常對話中使用,多見於文學或新聞。
Examples
He showed his mettle during the difficult times.
他在困難時期展現了自己的**勇氣**。
The players proved their mettle in the championship.
球員們在錦標賽中證明瞭他們的**毅力**。
She has the mettle to overcome any challenge.
她有**毅力**克服任何挑戰。
After losing his job, Mark's true mettle became clear as he started his own business.
失業後,馬克創辦了自己的公司,展現出真正的**堅毅**。
Competing in a marathon really tests your mettle.
參加馬拉松比賽真的能考驗你的**毅力**。
They doubted her at first, but she proved her mettle and earned everyone’s respect.
一開始大家懷疑她,但她證明瞭自己的**勇氣**,贏得了大家的尊重。