sangfroid
noun/sɒŋˈfrwɑː/
/sɑːŋˈfrwɑː/
[uncountable] (from French)- the ability to remain calm in a difficult or dangerous situation
镇定；沉着 - I was amazed at how he retained his sangfroid throughout the discussion.
我很惊讶他在整个讨论过程中都保持着冷静。
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French sang-froid, literally ‘cold blood’. - I was amazed at how he retained his sangfroid throughout the discussion.