sangfroid
UK/sɒŋ'frwɑ:/US
GREC2
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
Loanwordsangfroidother
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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.