gumption
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT If someone has the gumption to do something, they are brave enough to do it. 魄力[oft 'the' N to-inf]
He suspected that deep down, she admired him for having the gumption to disagree with her. 他认为,她内心深处其实钦佩他有魄力反对自己的意见。
2. N-UNCOUNT If someone has gumption, they are able to think what it would be sensible to do in a particular situation, and they do it. 头脑[非正式]
Surely anyone with marketing gumption should be able to sell good books at any time of year. 任何有营销头脑的人无疑都应该能在一年中任何时候卖掉好书。
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gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/
剑桥词典
- the ability to decide what is the best thing to do in a particular situation , and to do it with energy and determination
精明强干;魄力;勇气;进取心
She had the gumption to write directly to the company manager and persuade him to give her a job . 她很有勇气,竟然直接给公司经理写信,想说服他给她一份工作。 返回 gumption