valors
valors — noun
1. the quality of being very brave and showing no fear when facing physical danger,
the quality of being very brave and showing no fear when facing physical danger, pain, or a frightening situation, especially when others might give up or run away.
The firefighter showed great valor when she ran into the burning building to save the children.
adjective + valor: great valor
Paul received a medal for his valor during the earthquake rescue operation.
prepositional phrase: for + one's + valor
The old photograph in the hallway reminded Gita of her grandfather's valor in the war.
Historians still study the acts of individual valor shown by soldiers during that difficult campaign.
Noor's quiet valor as she cared for the sick during the epidemic moved everyone in the hospital.
- courage
more common and everyday; can describe mental or moral bravery in any situation
- bravery
also common; often describes bold actions in the face of danger
- heroism
suggests exceptional, noble acts that go beyond ordinary bravery
- fearlessness
emphasises the absence of fear rather than acting despite it
文法句型
[adjective] + valor
valor + in + [situation]
act(s) / deed(s) + of + valor
用法筆記
Valor is a formal word used mainly in written or literary contexts — in everyday conversation, 'courage' or 'bravery' is more common. The plural form 'valors' is rare, appearing mostly in historical writing to refer to multiple separate acts or instances of bravery.