willpower

英 [ˈwɪlpaʊə(r)]

美 [ˈwɪlpaʊər]

n.  意志力

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Collins.1 / BNC.22140 / COCA.19800

牛津词典

noun

• 意志力
  the ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 意志力;毅力
  Willpoweris a very strong determination to do something.
  1. I know I've got the willpower to do it...
     我知道我有毅力做这事儿。
  2. His attempts to stop smoking by willpower alone failed.
     他多次想单凭意志力戒烟都没有成功。

英英释义

noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  Synonym:self-controlself-possessionpossessionwill powerself-commandself-will

双语例句

• I haven't got the willpower to give up, and so I'm still a heavy smoker.
  我还没有戒烟的意志力，因此我仍然是个大烟枪。
• Factors such as self-confidence and ambition, combined with determination and willpower, contribute to eventual success or failure.
  自信、雄心，加上决心和毅力等因素是造成最终成功或失败的原因。
• I know I've got the willpower to do it
  我知道我有毅力做这事儿。
• His attempts to stop smoking by willpower alone failed.
  他多次想单凭意志力戒烟都没有成功。
• Willpower and personal resolutions aren't enough.
  单凭意志力和决心是不足够的。
• They had the drive, determination, and willpower that you have right now.
  他们有你现在拥有的动力、决心和毅力。
• What we need is brainpower and willpower they are the greatest natural resources.
  英国需要的是智力和意志力这是最宝贵的天然资源。
• I really admire you for your willpower. I'd like to be like you.
  我真佩服你的意志力，真希望我能像你一样。
• Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower.
  石头是刀的朋友，障碍是意志的朋友。
• But the bigger issue is imagination and willpower.
  但更重要的是高超的智慧和意志力。