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.)).
例文
1. プレジデントClinton displayed no lack of vigor when he began to speak.
クリントン大統領が口を開いた時は勢いがあった。
2.The choir sang the words out with great vigor .
合唱団は大きな情熱で歌詞を歌った。
3.A succinct style lends vigor to writing.
言葉づかいが簡潔で文章が力強い。
4.A brief rest restored the traveler 's vigor .
短い休憩を経て、その旅行者たちはまた元気になった。
5. Vigor or weakness results respectively from energy or carelessness.