equanimity
UK/ˌekwəˈnɪməti/US/.i:kwә'nimiti/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Calmness and composure, especially when facing stress, difficulty, or bad news.
镇定；沉着；（尤指面对压力、困境或坏消息时的）平静。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedequ- (aequus, even, level) + anim (spirit, mind) + -ity (state) = 'an even-keeled mind.' Equanimity is the calm that doesn't tip over under pressure — the spirit stays level instead of swinging up into panic or down into despair.
Root equ still carries 20 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.with equanimity以镇定的心态
- 2.accept with equanimity镇定地接受
- 3.maintain one's equanimity保持镇定
- 4.face something with equanimity从容面对某事
Example Sentences
- 1.
She faced the bad news with remarkable equanimity.
- 2.
He kept his equanimity even under fierce criticism.