vigour
Meaning: Physical or mental strength, energy, and active force; robust and energetic good health.
Vigour (American: 'vigor') denotes forceful, healthy energy in action, whether physical, intellectual, or institutional. It collocates with 'renewed,' 'youthful,' 'intellectual,' and 'physical,' and is applied to people, arguments, economies, and organisations alike. Unlike more emotional synonyms such as fervour or ardour, vigour foregrounds strength and vitality over passion.
Examples
- The prime minister defended the policy with intellectual vigour during the parliamentary debate. 首相在议会辩论中以充沛的智识精力捍卫了这项政策。El primer ministro defendió la política con vigor intelectual durante el debate parlamentario.首相は議会討論において知的な精力をもってその政策を擁護した。총리는 의회 토론에서 지적인 정력으로 그 정책을 옹호했다.
- Despite his age, he continued to tend the allotment with remarkable physical vigour. 尽管年事已高,他仍以惊人的体力打理着社区菜园。A pesar de su edad, seguía cuidando el huerto comunitario con un vigor físico notable.高齢にもかかわらず、彼は驚くべき身体的な活力で市民農園の手入れを続けた。고령에도 불구하고 그는 놀라운 신체적 활력으로 시민농장을 돌보았다.
- The new leadership injected a much-needed vigour into the struggling organisation. 新领导层为这个苦苦挣扎的组织注入了急需的活力。La nueva dirección inyectó un vigor muy necesario en la organización en dificultades.新指導部は、苦境にあったその組織に待望の活力を注入した。새 지도부는 어려움에 처한 조직에 절실히 필요했던 활력을 불어넣었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general, literary
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Old French 'vigour,' from Latin 'vigor' meaning liveliness or activity, from 'vigere' (to be lively or flourish). It entered English in the 14th century and has been spelt with the British '-our' ending since the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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