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mettle

UK //ˈmetl//US //ˈmetl//

词源

源自中古英语 'metal'(金属),引申为'铸造性格的材料',16世纪后演变为指代人的内在品质。

noun

❶ 指一个人面对困难或挑战时表现出的勇气、毅力和坚韧品质,强调在逆境中展现的内在力量。

“The soldiers proved their mettle in the fierce battle.”

(士兵们在激烈的战斗中证明了他们的勇气。)

“She showed her true mettle when dealing with the crisis.”

(她在处理危机时展现了真正的坚韧。)

同义词:courage, grit, fortitude, spirit, determination

常见短语

on one's mettle — 处于需要证明自己能力或勇气的状态,形容被激发斗志的情境。

“The competition put all the athletes on their mettle.”

(这次比赛让所有运动员都处于全力以赴的状态。)

test one's mettle — 考验某人的勇气或耐力,通常指通过困难挑战来评估真实能力。

“The mountain climb will test your mettle like never before.”

(这次登山将以前所未有的方式考验你的毅力。)