manfully
manfully — 副詞
1. to continue trying to achieve something when there are serious difficulties, sho
堅毅地
以勇氣和決心面對困難的模樣
to continue trying to achieve something when there are serious difficulties, showing the kind of steady courage that the situation requires
After the earthquake, the village elders manfully led the effort to rebuild every damaged house.
地震過後，村裡的長輩們堅毅地帶領大家重建每一棟受損的房屋。
manfully + verb of collective effort after disaster
Soraya manfully carried her injured brother through the forest to reach the nearest hospital.
Soraya 堅毅地背著受傷的弟弟穿過森林，抵達最近的醫院。
Despite the freezing rain, Hiro manfully continued repairing the roof until it was fully fixed.
儘管下著冰冷的大雨，Hiro 仍堅毅地繼續修理屋頂，直到完全修好。
manfully + continued + despite [obstacle]
When the business failed for the second time, Nicholas manfully started again from the beginning.
事業第二次失敗時，Nicholas 堅毅地從頭開始。
The rescue team worked manfully through the night, saving seven people from the flooded buildings.
搜救隊堅毅地工作了一整夜，從淹水的建築中救出了七個人。
pattern: work manfully + duration + outcome
- work manfully
- struggle manfully
- fight manfully
- continue manfully
- carry on manfully
- endure manfully
- bravely
more common and less old-fashioned; focuses on facing danger or pain without fear
- courageously
slightly more formal; emphasises moral strength rather than physical effort
- resolutely
focuses on firmness of purpose and refusal to give up, matching the determination aspect of 'manfully'
- determinedly
emphasises strong intention and persistence; broader usage than 'manfully'
文法句型
verb + manfully
manfully + verb
用法筆記
This word is somewhat old-fashioned and declining in everyday use. It describes the manner of action rather than the gender of the person, so it can be used for anyone who shows determination and steady courage when facing serious difficulties. Modern alternatives include 'bravely', 'determinedly', or 'resolutely'.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- community
- team
- rescue workers
- firefighters
- volunteers
- survivors
- elders
常用片語
- work manfully
- struggle manfully
- fight manfully
- continue manfully
- carry on manfully
- endure manfully