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单词 aplomb
释义
aplomba‧plomb /əˈplɒm $ əˈplɑːm/ noun [uncountable] formal Word Origin
WORD ORIGINaplomb
Origin:
1800-1900 French ‘quality of being perpendicular’, from Old French a plomb ‘according to the plumb line’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • He normally didn't like wearing uniforms in films, but wore them with aplomb.
  • However, the so-called case histories which they composed with such artistic aplomb prove nothing.
  • In contrast to Spindler, who bristled at critics, Amelio answered the questions with aplomb.
  • Since then, Carlton has coolly fielded questions for congressional inquisitors with wit and folksy aplomb.
  • The female vocalist carried the show with aplomb and the band sounded tough and strong instrumentally.
  • They react to the latest discoveries with blasé aplomb, remaining unruffled by theological controversy.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Morgan handled the media attention with aplomb.
with aplomb in a confident and skilful way, especially when you have to deal with difficult problems or a difficult situation:  Ms Sharpe handled their questions with great aplomb.
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