courage是什么意思

courage: courage: [13] Modern English uses heart as a metaphor for ‘innermost feelings or passions’, but this is nothing new. Vulgar Latin took the Latin word cor ‘heart’ and derived from it *corāticum, a noun with just this sense. Borrowed into English via Old French corage, it was used from earliest times for a wide range of such passions, including ‘anger’ or ‘lust’, and it was not until the early 17th century that it became narrowed down in application to ‘bravery’.
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courage (n.): c. 1300, from Old French corage (12c., Modern French courage) "heart, innermost feelings; temper," from Vulgar Latin *coraticum (source of Italian coraggio, Spanish coraje), from Latin cor "heart," from PIE root *kerd- (1) "heart" (see heart (n.)) which remains a common metaphor for inner strength. In Middle English, used broadly for "what is in one's mind or thoughts," hence "bravery," but also "wrath, pride, confidence, lustiness," or any sort of inclination. Replaced Old English ellen, which also meant "zeal, strength."

双语例句

1. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.--Winston Churchill: 成功不是终点，失败也并非末日，最重要的是继续前进的勇气。

2. He showed great courage by admitting that he is an alcoholic.: 他以极大的勇气承认自己酗酒。

3. Every person stood to applaud his unforgettable act of courage.: 所有人起立为他不可磨灭的英勇之举鼓掌。

4. His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.: 颁给他的嘉奖令称他表现出非凡的勇气，堪为表率。

5. He has displayed remarkable courage in his efforts to reform the party.: 在政党改革中，他表现出了非凡的勇气。