fortitude

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BRAVEcourage shown when you are in great pain or experiencing a lot of trouble 毅力，坚忍，刚毅，毅勇 SYN strength

Winnie is a woman of quiet fortitude who has endured a lot of suffering.

温妮是个坚强寡言的女子，她忍受了许多痛苦。

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fortitude• Many voters are dissatisfied with the manner in which events tax the strength and fortitude of the nation.• For the second, there was a sense of desperate fortitude and a desire to conquer obstacles not yet quite in sight.• He showed great fortitude and tenacity in carrying on his professional work in spite of adversity resulting from enemy action.• It was my unhappy duty to break the news of her son's death, which she bore with great fortitude.• And by courage, I mean more than single, isolated acts of bravery or fortitude.• Janet met each challenge with fortitude and a wry good humor.

Origin fortitude

(1300-1400) Latin fortitudo, from fortis “strong”

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