self-possessed
UK/'selfpə'zest/US/'selfpә'zest/
释义
adj.
Calm and in full control of one's feelings, especially in a difficult situation.
镇定自若的;沉着冷静的。
词根拆分
词根派生self-自身
+
possessed坐、定居、安置
=self-possessed
self(自己)+ possessed(被占有的)=「掌控着自己」,即完全「拥有」自己的沉着,恐惧无法占据你。self-possession 的形容词形式。
常用搭配
- 1.appear self-possessed显得镇定自若
- 2.remain self-possessed保持沉着冷静
- 3.calm and self-possessed从容而自信
例句
- 1.
She remained calm and self-possessed throughout the interview.
整个面试过程中她都保持着镇定自若。
- 2.
For someone so young, he is remarkably self-possessed.
对这么年轻的人来说,他出奇地沉稳。