willpower

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈwɪlˌpaʊə(ɹ)/    美 /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes. countable,uncountable
    — "A remarkable woman, gentlemen," said he, "a very noteworthy woman. I had prided myself that my willpower was the most powerful in the country--I had never met any to match it--but I do not mind admitting that, for firmness and tenacity, this lady is my equal. ...

词形变化

willpowers plural will power alternative will-power alternative

词源

Etymology tree
English will
Proto-Indo-European *pótis
Proto-Italic *potis
Proto-Indo-European *h₁es-
Proto-Indo-European *h₁ésti
Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH-
Proto-Indo-European *bʰúHt
Proto-Italic *som
Proto-Italic *possom
Latin posseder.
Vulgar Latin potēre
Old French pooir
Anglo-Norman poerbor.
Middle English power
English power
English willpower
From will + power.
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