valors

valors — 名詞

1. the quality of being very brave and showing no fear when facing physical danger,

1.名詞C1
釋義

英勇；勇氣

面對危險時展現的無畏精神

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.

例句

The firefighter showed great valor when she ran into the burning building to save the children.

那名消防員展現了極大的英勇，衝進燃燒的大樓拯救兒童。

adjective + valor: great valor

Paul received a medal for his valor during the earthquake rescue operation.

Paul 因為在地震救援行動中的英勇表現而獲頒獎章。

prepositional phrase: for + one's + valor

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • cowardice

    lack of bravery when facing danger or pain

  • timidity

    more about shyness or lack of confidence, not specifically about danger

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.

常見錯誤

❌He showed a lot of valor by speaking in public.
✅He showed a lot of courage by speaking in public.
💡Valor implies physical danger, not social fear or pressure.
❌The team played with great valor.
✅The team played with great spirit / determination.
💡Valor is not used for sports or non-life-threatening situations.