gumption

英 [ˈɡʌmpʃn]

美 [ˈɡʌmpʃn]

n. 机智; 老练; 精明; 勇气; 胆力; 决心

BNC.42052 / COCA.26054

牛津词典

noun

N-UNCOUNT 机智；老练；精明
If someone hasgumption, they are able to think what it would be sensible to do in a particular situation, and they do it.
1. Surely anyone with marketing gumption should be able to sell good books at any time of year.
  无疑，有经营头脑的人在一年的任何时节都应该能够卖掉好书。
N-UNCOUNT 勇气；胆量；魄力
If someone hasthe gumption todo something, they are brave enough to do it.
1. He suspected that deep down, she admired him for having the gumption to disagree with her.
  他认为，在内心深处她十分佩服他有勇气和她唱反调。

noun

fortitude and determination
1. he didn't have the guts to try it
Synonym:backbonegritgutsmoxiesand
sound practical judgment
1. Common sense is not so common
2. he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
3. fortunately she had the good sense to run away
Synonym:common sensegood sensehorse sensesensemother wit

If a chancellor has the gumption and Mr Osborne seems to he can bend the public finances to his will.
如果一个财政大臣够英明，奥斯本看起来挺英明，那么他应该想把公共财政怎么样就怎么样。
It takes gumption to quit a good paying job.
要辞去一个待遇很好的工作需要勇气。
And frank having the gumption to start a store.
弗兰克也有勇气开店呢。
"But& well, Hugh has n't got much gumption or else he'd make a success of his kindling."
“不过&嗯，休没有多大气力，要不然他的柴火生意是会成功的。”
With his gumption he will make a success of himself.
凭他的才干，他将大有作为。
The fundamental assurance for an effective training includes nurses 'enterprise, gumption and professionalism.
护士的事业心、进取心和职业精神是培训成功的根本保证。
"Now, why didn't I have the gumption to say that?"
“怎的，我为什么就没勇气说这话呢？”
When the pan of chips caught fire he had the gumption to cover it with a damp cloth. The thought of the horrible scene made my flesh creep.
当煎洋芋片的锅子著火时，他很有魄力用一块湿布盖住它。
He didn't have the gumption to keep his mouth shut.
他这人不老练，嘴不严。
I've never had the gumption to try it, I have to admit.
不得不承认我可没有胆量去尝试。