His first important chance to show his mettle came when he opened the new session of the Legislature.在他组织召开新一届立法会议时, 展示他才能的首个重要机会出现了。

For both sides, it's the first real test of their mettle this season.对双方而言, 这都是本赛季以来对自身能力的第一场真正考验。

It takes a man of mettle to keep a family safe and comfortable in this troubled world.在这样的乱世, 只有有魄力的男人才能保证家人过得平安舒适。

It was a low-key meeting, each leader gauging the mettle of the other.这是个不露声色的会议, 各位领导人都在揣摩彼此的脾气秉性。

We have to be on our mettle.我们必须全力以赴。

The added competition keeps them on their mettle.加赛让他们开足了马力。