英语释义
1. vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament sense 1a)
a girl of … mettle who lost a baby brother to leukemia
— Bill Zehme
2. staying quality stamina
equipment that proved its mettle proved his mettle in battle
3. quality of temperament or disposition
gentlemen of brave mettle
— William Shakespeare
4. aroused to do one's best
5. strength of spirit ability to continue despite difficulties
6. strength of spirit courage The competition will test her mettle.