"mettle" in Chinese (Simplified)

勇气毅力

Definition

在困难或挑战面前表现出的勇气、决心和坚强性格。

“mettle”是正式用语，经常出现在“prove one's mettle”（证明勇气）等短语中，指内在的勇气和坚韧，而非体力。不要与“metal（金属）”混淆。日常对话较少，多见于文学或新闻报道。

He showed his mettle during the difficult times.

他在困难时期展现了自己的**勇气**。

The players proved their mettle in the championship.

队员们在锦标赛中证明了他们的**毅力**。

She has the mettle to overcome any challenge.

她有**毅力**克服任何挑战。

After losing his job, Mark's true mettle became clear as he started his own business.

失业后，马克创办了自己的公司，展现出了真正的**坚韧**。

Competing in a marathon really tests your mettle.

参加马拉松比赛真的能考验你的**毅力**。

They doubted her at first, but she proved her mettle and earned everyone’s respect.

一开始大家怀疑她，但她证明了自己的**勇气**，赢得了大家的尊重。