•The German athletes showed/proved their mettle in the final round.德国运动员在最后一轮比赛中展现了他们的拼搏精神。

•The real test of her political mettle came in the May elections.五月份的选举是对她政治才能的真正考验。

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•Both players were on their mettle in the final round.两名选手在最后一局都使出浑身解数。

•Cooking for such important people really puts you on your mettle.为如此重要的人物烹饪真是要拿出看家本领才行。