词组 | courage |
释义 | IDIOMSLANG COURAGE Dutch courage unusual or artificial courage arising from the influence of alcohol.It was Dutch courage that made the football fan attack the policeman.It will take a bit of Dutch courage to make an after-dinner speech. get up enough nerve (to do something) to get brave enough to do something.I could never get up enough nerve to sing in public.I'd do it if I could get up enough nerve, but I'm shy. have the courage of one's convictions to have enough courage and determination to carry out one's goals.It's fine to have noble goals in life and to believe in great things. If you don't have the courage of your convictions, you'll never reach your goals.Jane was successful because she had the courage of her convictions. keep one's chin up to keep one's spirits high; to act brave and confident. (Informal.)Keep your chin up, John. Things will get better.Just keep your chin up and tell the judge exactly what happened. never fear do not worry; have confidence.I'll be there on time—never fear.I'll help you, never fear. pluck up one's courage to increase one's courage a bit.Come on, Ann, make the dive. Pluck up your courage and do it.Pluck up your courage, Ann! You can do it! put on a brave face to try to appear happy or satisfied when faced with misfortune or danger.We've lost all our money, but we must put on a brave face for the sake of the children.Jim has lost his job and is worried, but he's putting on a brave face. put up a (brave) front and put on a (brave) front to appear to be brave (even if one is not).Mary is frightened, but she's putting up a brave front.If she weren't putting on a front, I’d be more frightened than I am. screw up one's courage to build up one's courage.I guess I have to screw up my courage and go to the dentist.I spent all morning screwing up my courage to take my driver's test. take heart to be brave; to have courage.Take heart, John. Things could be worse!I told her to take heart and try again next time. courage noun sexual potency BAHAMAS, 1982
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