c. 1300, "physical strength, energy in an activity," from Anglo-French vigour, Old French vigor "force, strength" (Modern French vigueur), from Latin vigorem (nominative vigor) "liveliness, activity, force," from vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive," from PIE root *weg- (2) "be lively or active" (see wake (v.)).
雙語例句
1. President Clinton displayed no lack of vigor when he began to speak.
克林頓總統(tǒng)開腔時頗有氣勢。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The choir sang the words out with great vigor.
合唱團以極大的熱情唱出了歌詞.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. A succinct style lends vigor to writing.
措辭簡練使文筆有力。
來自辭典例句
4. A brief rest restored the traveler's vigor.
經(jīng)過短暫的休息，那些旅行者又恢復了精力。
來自辭典例句
5. Vigor or weakness results respectively from energy or carelessness.