martial

'mɑ:ʃәl

雅思GRE Collins 2

n. Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)
s. of or relating to the armed forces

a. 战争的, 军事的, 尚武的, 威武的
[医] 含铁的

Collins 星级

8,789

BNC 频率

7,965

使用频率

martial 的词根是 mart，源自拉丁文 martialis，意思是“战争的”，与军事有关。可以联想“martial arts”（武术），更容易记住这个词。

例句

1. Martial arts can improve your physical fitness and discipline.

武术可以提高你的身体素质和自律性。

2. He has a martial spirit that drives him to compete in every challenge.

他有一种武士精神，驱使他在每个挑战中竞争。

3. Many countries have martial traditions that are celebrated in their culture.

许多国家都有在其文化中受到赞颂的武术传统。