单词 | Stoicism |
释义 | Stoicism /stoh"euh siz'euhm/, n. 1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 B.C., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature. 2. (l.c.) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain. [1620-30; STOIC + -ISM] Syn. 2. See patience. |
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