aplomb

a·plomb /əˈplɒm $ əˈplɑːm/ noun [uncountableU] formal

with aplomb formal CONFIDENTin a confident and skilful way, especially when you have to deal with difficult problems or a difficult situation 游刃有余地，从容不迫地，泰然自若地

Ms Sharpe handled their questions with great aplomb.

夏普女士镇定自若地回答了他们的问题。

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with aplomb• Morgan handled the media attention with aplomb.

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aplomb• However, the so-called case histories which they composed with such artistic aplomb prove nothing.• They react to the latest discoveries with blasé aplomb, remaining unruffled by theological controversy.• Since then, Carlton has coolly fielded questions for congressional inquisitors with wit and folksy aplomb.• In contrast to Spindler, who bristled at critics, Amelio answered the questions with aplomb.• The female vocalist carried the show with aplomb and the band sounded tough and strong instrumentally.• He normally didn't like wearing uniforms in films, but wore them with aplomb.

Origin aplomb

(1800-1900) French “quality of being perpendicular”, from Old French a plomb “according to the plumb line”

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