Mettle



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 勇气, 斗志
• ［英］ n. 勇气, 斗志 ( courage and fortitude)
• ［记］ 可能来自metal ( 金属) , 有着钢铁的特征 -> 勇气
• ［例］ The runner fell and hurt his knee, but he showed his mettle by continuing in the race.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: alteration of metal
• Date: 1581
• 1.
  • a. vigor and strength of spirit or temperament <suspected to have more tongue in his head than mettle in his bosom — Sir Walter Scott>
  • b. staying quality ; stamina <trucks had proved their mettle in army transport — Pioneer & Pacemaker>
• 2. quality of temperament or disposition <gentlemen of brave mettle — Shakespeare>
• Synonyms: see courage
• ? mettled adjective

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