| 单词 | valor |
| 释义 | valor (once / 1030 pages) n Valor is honor plus dignity. It’s gallant bravery and strength, especially on the battlefield or in the face of danger. Saint George displayed valor when he finally slayed the dragon. It’s a trait fit for a hero. Valor comes from the Latin valorem for “strength, moral worth,” with the sense of “courage” added later. Valor is often displayed in the face of something designed to crush it, like a battle in a war, and it is often rewarded with the conferring of a medal. Valor is a word associated with war heroes and knights of yore, but anyone who faces death and doesn’t look away displays valor. WORD FAMILYvalor: valorous, valors+/valorous: valorously, valorousness USAGE EXAMPLESThough Schwartz’s remains were never found, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the CIA’s highest honor of valor. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) “Your patriotism, your valor, your courage and your heroism — according to those you’ve served with, you were an exceptional soldier who led by example.” New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Mr. Colburn initially received the Bronze Star Medal, a decoration recognizing valor in a combat zone. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) n the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) he received a medal for valor Syn|Hyper gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valorousness, valour braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear |
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