great courage, especially in war (尤指战争中的)英勇,勇气 He showed valour and skill on the battlefield. 他在战场上表现得骁勇善战。 a soldier famed for his great valour 一位以英勇著称的战士 The purpose of the award is to recognize acts of valour by members of the armed services. 这个奖项旨在表彰三军将士的英勇表现。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- uncommon
- demonstrate
- exhibit
- show
- …
- an act of valour
- a display of valour
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere ‘be strong’.