
好词典

源自中古英语 'metal'(金属),引申为'铸造性格的材料',16世纪后演变为指代人的内在品质。
❶ 指一个人面对困难或挑战时表现出的勇气、毅力和坚韧品质,强调在逆境中展现的内在力量。
“The soldiers proved their mettle in the fierce battle.”
(士兵们在激烈的战斗中证明了他们的勇气。)
“She showed her true mettle when dealing with the crisis.”
(她在处理危机时展现了真正的坚韧。)
on one's mettle — 处于需要证明自己能力或勇气的状态,形容被激发斗志的情境。
“The competition put all the athletes on their mettle.”
(这次比赛让所有运动员都处于全力以赴的状态。)
test one's mettle — 考验某人的勇气或耐力,通常指通过困难挑战来评估真实能力。
“The mountain climb will test your mettle like never before.”
(这次登山将以前所未有的方式考验你的毅力。)