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Collins English-English Dictionary
- vigour
['vɪgə]
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1.
n
exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
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2.
n
substantial effective energy or force
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the vigour of the tempest
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3.
n
forcefulness; intensity
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the vigour of her complaints
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4.
n
the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal
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hybrid vigour
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5.
n
the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
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6.
n
[chiefly US]
legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour)
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7.
n
[Etymology]
C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vigere to be lively
Examples
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They act with vigour, sing with great effect, and the small, but rather loud orchestra, sweep them all along.
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他们的表演非常有活力，歌唱效果很棒，而那支人数不多却奏乐高亢的管弦乐队征服了所有在场观众。
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the vigour of her complaints
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精神饱满
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full of vigour (or vitality); energetic
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这篇文章没有表现出作者平素的笔力
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This essay lacks the vigour and vitality which characterize the author's usual style.
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兴旺发达的标志
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a sign of vigour and prosperity
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这个舞蹈刚健清新，别具一格。
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There is something unique about the liveliness and vigour of the dance.
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这幅画笔势苍老遒劲，显出画家功力深厚。
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This painting exhibits a force and vigour characteristic of a master's hand.
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这小伙子干活儿真冲。
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This young fellow does his work with vim and vigour.
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