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

• 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。
• 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。
• Changing habits isn't a matter of willpower, but patience and strategy.
  改变一个习惯与意志力并没有重要的联系，相反耐心和策略却非常重要。
• Dogged willpower can conquer any peak in the world.
  36顽强的毅力可以征服世界上任何一座高峰。
• Caffeine can help you resist by strengthening your self-control and willpower when you're exhausted.
  他补充说：但咖啡因却可在你疲倦不堪的时候，增强你的自控能力和意志力，以抵消这些影响。
• 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。
• 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。
• Priest: Are you seeking a way to strengthen your willpower?
  牧师：你找过加强你的意志力的方法吗？
• 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。
• It's hard to find the willpower to exercise when it's so darn hot!
  不容易被发现，当它的意志行使的缝补等热门！