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

• I haven't got the willpower to give up, and so I'm still a heavy smoker.
  我还没有戒烟的意志力，因此我仍然是个大烟枪。
• One's ability to bear frustration is closely related with one's comprehensive qualities especially one's willpower.
  对挫折的承受力是与一个人的综合素质尤其是意志品质密切相关的。
• Willpower and personal resolutions aren't enough.
  单凭意志力和决心是不足够的。
• Factors such as self-confidence and ambition, combined with determination and willpower, contribute to eventual success or failure.
  自信、雄心，加上决心和毅力等因素是造成最终成功或失败的原因。
• Once a new habit is established it becomes easy to do motivation and willpower are no longer required!
  一旦新习惯形成，一切就会变得容易。你也不再需要积极性和毅力了。
• I know I've got the willpower to do it
  我知道我有毅力做这事儿。
• Stones whet a sword, difficulties strengthen willpower.
  石头是刀的朋友，障碍是意志的朋友。
• 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。
• What we need is brainpower and willpower they are the greatest natural resources.
  英国需要的是智力和意志力这是最宝贵的天然资源。
• Anthony sometimes felt that his mistress was his superior in willpower
  有时安东尼感觉他的情妇比他更有意志力。