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。
• But such willpower and self-denial is rare-sad cases like the Rockefellers and Hiltons are more common.
  但这种意志力和克己精神已属罕见&像洛克菲勒家族（Rockefellers）和希尔顿家族（Hiltons）那样令人遗憾的案例更为普遍。
• 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。
• Looks like I have no willpower.
  就像我没有意志力。
• 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。
• Willpower is the ability to inhibit an impulse or desire.
  意志力就是能抑制冲动和欲望的能力。
• 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。
• Once a new habit is established it becomes easy to do motivation and willpower are no longer required!
  一旦新习惯形成，一切就会变得容易。你也不再需要积极性和毅力了。
• Willpower and personal resolutions aren't enough.
  单凭意志力和决心是不足够的。
• I really admire you for your willpower. I'd like to be like you.
  我真佩服你的意志力，真希望我能像你一样。