stamina

stam·i·na /ˈstæmənə/ noun [uncountableU]

STRONG PERSONphysical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long time without getting tired 持久力，耐力，毅力

You need stamina to be a long-distance runner.

当长跑运动员需要耐力。

Elaine has the stamina and the determination to succeed.

伊莱恩具有成功所需的毅力和决心。

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stamina• The therapeutic pool helped patients build strength and stamina, while the warm saltwater relaxed their muscles.• Hauling five-gallon buckets of water and toiling up to five hours in the sun required the strength and stamina of a linebacker.• exercises to increase your strength and stamina• He has based his game on the prime virtues of line and length, backed by great stamina.• Over a mile, the only sensible way to ride Pendero was to use his stamina, not hold him up.• Climbing back up the one in 4 gradient requires extraordinary reserves of stamina as well.• Biscoe is a saxophone virtuoso of great lyricism, passion, stamina, and considerable versatility.• Brooks just doesn't have the stamina to play the whole game.

Origin stamina

(1700-1800) Latin plural of stamen “thread, thread of life”; → STAMEN

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