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

• None can match your sheer willpower and persistence in wearing down the opposition
  在消磨反对派的意志方面，没有人能比得上你那惊人的意志力和不懈的坚持。
• 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。
• But the bigger issue is imagination and willpower.
  但更重要的是高超的智慧和意志力。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Looks like I have no willpower.
  就像我没有意志力。
• They had the drive, determination, and willpower that you have right now.
  他们有你现在拥有的动力、决心和毅力。
• Yaoming's successes are attributed to his unremitting efforts and strong willpower.
  姚明的成功都应归功于他的不懈努力和坚强的毅力。
• Willpower is the ability to inhibit an impulse or desire.
  意志力就是能抑制冲动和欲望的能力。