courage UK ['kʌr.ɪdʒ] US ['kɝ:-] noun uncountable IMPROVER ■the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation 勇气,胆量;勇敢•They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.发现自己的婴儿身有残疾时,他们表现出了巨大的勇气。 •[+ to infinitive] People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.人们应该有勇气坚持自己的信仰。 •It took me ages to summon/pluck up the courage to ask for a promotion.过了很久我才鼓足勇气要求升职。 have the courage of your convictions ■to be brave and confident enough to do what you believe in 有勇气按照自己的信念去做,有勇气做自己认为正确的事情•Although many of his policies were unpopular, he had the courage of his convictions to see them through.尽管他的许多政策不受欢迎,但他仍然有勇气按照自己的信念去贯彻。 |