valour

/ˈvælə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvælər/ (ame, ipa)

valour — noun

1. the quality of being very brave in dangerous situations, especially during war o

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being very brave in dangerous situations, especially during war or combat, often linked to a feeling of honour and duty

例句

Kofi received a medal for his valour during the river crossing under enemy fire.

valour + during + [military context]

Paloma showed great valour by running into the burning house to save the sleeping children.

show + valour + by + [verb-ing]

同義詞
  • courage

    more general and common; valour implies exceptional bravery in danger

  • bravery

    similar but less formal; bravery is used in everyday speech

  • heroism

    stronger, implies self-sacrifice for a noble cause

  • gallantry

    old-fashioned; suggests chivalric or courtly bravery

反義詞
  • cowardice

    the quality of lacking courage when facing danger

文法句型

valour is uncountable and not used with 'a' or 'an'

用法筆記

Frequently used in military, historical, and ceremonial contexts; valour is more formal and literary than the synonym courage, which is the everyday word.

常見錯誤

❌He showed great valour when he asked his boss for a holiday.
✅He showed great courage when he asked his boss for a holiday.
💡Valour is used for bravery in the face of physical danger, not for everyday social situations.