vigor
/ˈvi-gər/ (ame, mw)
vigor — noun
1. lively physical or mental power that lets a person stay active and work hard wit
lively physical or mental power that lets a person stay active and work hard without getting tired quickly.
At eighty-five, Eshe still climbed the hill behind her house with surprising vigor.
with + vigor for describing energetic action
Joaquín scrubbed the kitchen floor with the vigor of someone half his age.
with the vigor of + noun phrase
A short nap restored Otis's vigor before the long drive to the airport.
The old farm dog had lost its vigor and slept all afternoon by the fire.
Jiwoo attacked the tennis ball with such vigor that her racket strings snapped.
文法句型
with + vigor
用法筆記
Subject is usually a living being or a body. Often paired with 'with' to describe how an action is performed.
常見錯誤
2. lively force and confidence shown in how a person writes, speaks, or argues a po
lively force and confidence shown in how a person writes, speaks, or argues a point.
Critics praised the vigor of Élise's debut novel, especially its sharp dialogue.
the vigor of + creative work
Zayd defended the new policy with a vigor that surprised the entire committee.
defend + with + vigor
Christopher's editorials were known for their wit, their vigor, and their honesty.
Professor Tamás argued the case with the vigor of a courtroom lawyer.
- force
broader; vigor adds liveliness, not just power
- intensity
depth of feeling; vigor adds a sense of active push
- robustness
more about being well-built; vigor stresses active confidence in expression
文法句型
the vigor of + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense applies to a person's writing, speech, or argument style, not to bodily strength. Often modifies abstract nouns like prose, argument, or defense.