valiant
/ˈvæliənt/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈæljənt] /ˈvæliənt/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈæljənt] /ˈval-yənt/ (ame, mw)
valiant — 形容詞
- valiantpositive
- more valiantcomparative
- most valiantsuperlative
1. showing great courage and firm determination when facing something dangerous, di
英勇的
面對危險或困難時展現巨大勇氣和決心
showing great courage and firm determination when facing something dangerous, difficult, or that seems impossible to overcome — used to describe a person's character, actions, or efforts that you admire for their refusal to give up.
The firefighters made a valiant effort to rescue the family from the burning building.
消防隊員英勇地努力，試圖將那家人從著火的大樓中救出來。
valiant effort — common collocation
Despite the heavy rain, the hikers continued their valiant climb up the muddy mountain path.
儘管下著大雨，登山者們仍繼續勇敢地攀爬泥濘的山路。
valiant + noun (attempt/effort/climb/struggle)
Brooke made a valiant attempt to fix the old bicycle with only string and tape.
Brooke 只用一條繩子和膠帶就試著修理那輛舊腳踏車，勇氣可嘉。
Rafael received a bravery award for his valiant actions during the earthquake rescue operation.
Rafael 在地震救援行動中英勇救人，因此獲頒勇氣獎章。
The school team put up a valiant fight, losing to the champions by one goal.
學校代表隊英勇奮戰，最終以一分之差輸給冠軍。
- brave
the most common, everyday word; valiant is stronger and more formal
- courageous
similar level of formality; focuses on facing fear rather than determination
- heroic
suggests exceptional bravery that inspires admiration in others
- gallant
old-fashioned or literary; suggests chivalrous, noble bravery
- cowardly
showing a lack of courage when facing danger or difficulty
用法筆記
Frequently used before a noun (valiant effort, valiant attempt, valiant struggle) to describe actions rather than people directly. When used before a person (a valiant soldier), it has a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone.
常見錯誤
valiant — 名詞
1. a person who shows great courage and firm determination, especially when fightin
勇士
展現巨大勇氣和決心的人
a person who shows great courage and firm determination, especially when fighting for a cause or helping others in a dangerous situation — used mainly in literary or formal contexts.
The monument was built to honor the valiants who gave their lives in the war.
這座紀念碑是為了紀念在戰爭中犧牲生命的勇士們而建的。
plural form valiants — rare
In the old legend, only the valiant could enter the sacred forest and return safely.
在古老的傳說中，只有勇士才能安全進入聖林並活著回來。
the valiant (singular collective)
Amara thought of the rescue workers as modern-day valiants who risk everything for strangers.
Amara 認為這些救援人員是現代的勇士，為了陌生人冒著一切風險。
The story celebrates the valiant, the ones who stood firm when others ran away.
這個故事歌頌的是勇士——那些在別人逃跑時仍堅定不移的人。
- hero
much more common; a person admired for courage or noble qualities
- braveheart
informal and literary; a person who shows courage
用法筆記
The noun form is much less common than the adjective. It is typically used in the plural (the valiants) or as a collective singular (the valiant). The singular countable use (a valiant) is very rare and sounds archaic.