self-possession

英 [ˌself pəˈzeʃn]

美 [ˌself pəˈzeʃn]

n.  沉着;镇静;泰然自若

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 沉着;镇静;泰然自若
  Self-possessionis the quality of being self-possessed.
  1. She found her customary self-possession had deserted her.
     她发现自己不像平时那样处事不惊了。

英英释义

noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  Synonym:self-controlpossessionwillpowerwill powerself-commandself-will

双语例句

• A Probe into the Causes of College Students 'Lack of Moral Self-possession and Its Solutions
  大学生道德修养缺失的原因和对策探析
• Of course, in 1990s, in its seeming decline, there was still an implied intention for reportage literature to adjust itself, which is called "the entry into quiet self-possession" by some writers.
  当然，1990年代的报告文学在看似蜕变的背后实际上仍然隐含着一种调适的企图，有人称之为走向沉静。
• Because of his small size and fair good looks ( and maybe also because of that very quality of self-possession I had admired), the sisters were after Andy from the day he walked in.
  由于安迪长得比较矮小，生就一张俊脸，或许也因为他那特有的泰然自若的神态，他一进来就被那批姊妹看上了。
• I am healthy, young-looking with the good nature of and self-possession of man.
  我有健康的身体，年轻的外貌，有男人的内涵与修养。
• "In life courtesy and self-possession, and in the arts style, are the sensible impressions of the free mind, for both arise out of a deliberate shaping of all things"( William Butler Yeats).
  “在生活中礼貌和镇定，在艺术风格上是自由思想的明智反映，因为二者均出于对所有事物的有意的塑造”（威廉·巴特勒·叶芝）。
• "What seems to be the matter?" inquired Lincoln, with all the calmness and self-possession he could muster.
  这是怎么一回事？林肯询问道，他竭力保持沉着和镇静。
• The usually serene Albert had entirely lost his self-possession.
  平常沉着的亚尔巴特，完全失去了他的冷静。
• "Courage: the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery."
  “勇敢，无畏，勇气，胆量：使人带有沉着、自信和决心面对危险、恐怖或世事无常的心理素质或状态；勇气。”
• She found her customary self-possession had deserted her.
  她发现自己不像平时那样处事不惊了。
• Phillip admired Tom's arrogance and self-possession.
  菲利普欣赏汤姆的傲慢和沉着。