| 单词 | stiff upper lip |
| 释义 | stiff upper lipstiff upper lip CALMthe ability to stay calm and not show your feelings in a difficult or upsetting situation 〔面对困难时〕沉着坚强；不动声色 Men were taught to keep a stiff upper lip. 男人被教导要沉着坚强。 Examples from the Corpus stiff upper lip• Election losers, for instance, are traditionally expected to keep a stiff upper lip and not let their disappointment show.• The Ulster Unionist security spokesman maintained a stiff upper lip as he had his moustache shaved off - for charity.• Paul didn't keep a stiff upper lip because that was the way that he thought that Christians should behave.• The stiff upper lip is a barrier against the trembling which could lead to tears.• So please, leave the stiff upper lip to one side, at home at least.• All he could produce was a stiff upper lip, while young Lady C cast meaningful looks at sturdy gamekeeper Mellors. → stiff upper lip at stiff1(3) |
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