valar dohaeris

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    An expression used as an affirmation of duty to a higher purpose or authority.

    俚语

    If Valar Morghulis, then I shall do my very best in paying it forward in the time I have left. Valar Dohaeris.

    Although Dr. Murphy’s “watch has ended,” her trailblazing legacy and extreme passion to improve kidney and health care will live on in many ways (14), but forever in our hearts and minds. Indeed, Valar dohaeris (15).

词源

Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for use in his A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series. The phrase valar dohaeris means "all men must serve" in the fictional language of High Valyrian. It is a traditional response to valar morghulis (“all men must die”).

来源：wiktionary