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

• 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。
• 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。
• Willpower and personal resolutions aren't enough.
  单凭意志力和决心是不足够的。
• But you can pump up your willpower or trick it into helping you spend less.
  但是你可以发挥你的意志力或哄骗它帮你节省开支。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Mental strength involves more than just willpower; it requires hard work and commitment.
  精神力量不仅仅包含意志力；还要求勤奋努力和全力以赴。
• Looks like I have no willpower.
  就像我没有意志力。
• It's really up to yoo-jin's willpower.
  这真的要靠刘真自己的意志力了。