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

• Willpower is the ability to inhibit an impulse or desire.
  意志力就是能抑制冲动和欲望的能力。
• You can get valuable advice, understanding and information-all of which increase commitment and willpower.
  你能得到颇有价值的建议、谅解和信息&所有这些都将坚定你的承诺，并增强你的意志力。
• Willpower and personal resolutions aren't enough.
  单凭意志力和决心是不足够的。
• Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower.
  石头是刀的朋友，障碍是意志的朋友。
• 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。
• Difficulties can temper our willpower.
  困难能磨炼我们的意志。
• I know I've got the willpower to do it
  我知道我有毅力做这事儿。
• This event tries the racers, skills, strength, and willpower.
  这项比赛很考验选手的技术、力量和毅力。
• 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。
• Changing habits isn't a matter of willpower, but patience and strategy.
  改变一个习惯与意志力并没有重要的联系，相反耐心和策略却非常重要。