self-possession

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A confidence in one's own powers. idiomatic,uncountable
  2. Calmness and composure, especially when under stress. idiomatic,uncountable
    — She had a very fresh complexion and a pretty, round little face saved from any dolliness by the steadiness of her blue eyes, the firmness of her mouth, and the expression of quiet self-possession.

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *swé?
Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der.
Proto-Germanic *selbaz
Old English self
Old English self-
Middle English self-
English self-
English possession
English self-possession
From self- + possession.
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