| 单词 | fortitude |
| 释义 | fortitude (once / 1090 pages) n Fortitude refers to strength in the face of adversity or difficulty. Eating fried worms might require a lot of intestinal fortitude. When someone has fortitude it means that they have emotional power or reserves and the ability to withstand adversity. People who have fortitude are described in an admiring way for their courage and this word comes from the Latin word fortitudo, meaning "strength." Jacueline Bisset, someone who knows about beauty, said, "Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful." WORD FAMILYfortitude: fortitudes USAGE EXAMPLESThe Oakland Raiders slipped on their pads, donned their uniforms and summoned the fortitude to play. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) What happens next isn’t just a test of her fortitude, but also of ours. Time(Dec 28, 2016) Scott Burns, a director at US investment firm Morningstar, says that Mr Gardner "is just an amazing testament of fortitude". BBC(Dec 04, 2016) n strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage Hypo|Hyper backbone, grit, gumption, guts, moxie, sand fortitude and determination natural virtue (scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature braveness, bravery, courage, courageousnessa quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear |
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