1752, "moral principles or practice," from French morale "morality, good conduct," from fem. of Old French moral "moral" (see moral (adj.)). Meaning "confidence" (especially in a military context) first recorded 1831, from confusion with French moral (French distinguishes le moral "temperament" and la morale "morality").
双语例句
1. Do what you can to give her confidence and boost her morale.
尽你所能让她树立信心,提高士气。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It was amazing what a morale booster her visits proved.
令人惊诧的是,她的访问大大鼓舞了士气。
来自柯林斯例句
3. His generous offer was a tremendous tonic for our morale.