sangfroid

🇬🇧 UK/sɒŋ'frwɑ:/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Calm composure and self-possession, especially in dangerous or difficult situations

沉着冷静,泰然自若(尤指在危险情况下)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
sangfroidother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.remarkable sangfroid非凡的沉着
  • 2.with sangfroid泰然自若地
  • 3.[display sangfroid]展现出镇定自若
  • 4.[admirable sangfroid]令人钦佩的冷静

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The surgeon performed the operation with remarkable sangfroid despite the chaos around her.

  • 2.

    His sangfroid under enemy fire earned him the respect of his entire regiment.

  • 3.

    She handled the hostile press conference with characteristic sangfroid.

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