valiant /ˈvæljənt/ star1 TEM4

• 1.  

  ADJ（形容词） A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat. 顽强的

  例：

  Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%.

  尽管这位财政部长作了顽强的努力，通货膨胀率还是升到了36%。

• 2.  

  ADV（副词） valiantly 顽强地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  He suffered further heart attacks and strokes, all of which he fought valiantly.

  他又发作过几次心脏病并中过几次风，他与这一切都作了顽强的斗争。