stamina 耐力；耐性；持久力

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stam·i·na
\ˈstamənə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin, plural of stamen warp, thread of life spun by the fates
1. plural in construction, archaic : the essential or fundamental parts, elements, or nature of something especially an organism
2. plural in construction, archaic : the innate capacities formerly regarded as conditioning or governing the duration of life
3.
a. : the strength or vigor of bodily constitution : capacity for standing fatigue or resisting disease
  < the chase, sometimes lasting for miles, calls for unlimited stamina from both dogs and men — American Guide Series: Tennessee >
  < lack of stamina of the population is caused partly by the high rate of infection from parasitic and venereal diseases — Mary Tew >
b. : strength or courage of conviction : staying power : perseverance
  < displayed little of the moral stamina which characterized the Puritan fathers — R.P.Stearns >
  < must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose — D.D.Eisenhower >
  < exhibited enough stamina to disagree frequently with the great chief justice — advt >
  < evidence of the stamina of India's indigenous democracy — Vera M. Dean >
c. : the capacity for standing hard or demanding use over an extended period : durability
  < steelmakers use small amounts of vanadium alloys to give steel stamina — Hot-Metal Magic >
  < enduring stamina built into these trucks — Newsweek >
  < a locker with stamina and correctness of design — Sweet's Catalog Service >
4. archaic : the chief source of support or strength
< the infantry is the stamina of a military force >
— sometimes plural in constr.


stamina

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stam∙i∙na / ˈstæmənə ; ˈstæmənə /
◙noun [U]
1. physical 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。


stamina
stam·ina / ˈstæminə /
noun
[U]   the physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time
   耐力；耐性；持久力:
   It takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
   跑马拉松需要很大的耐力。


stamina noun

• ADJECTIVE great | mental, physical

• VERB + STAMINA have She didn't the ~ to complete the course. | lack | need, require | build, build up, improve, increase Aerobic exercise helps to build up ~.

• PHRASES reserves of ~ (esp. BrE) Waley had to call on all her reserves of ~ to win the marathon. | strength and ~ He is working to improve his strength and ~. | a test of ~ (esp. BrE) Final exams at college can be as much a test of ~ as of knowledge.


西班牙语
stamina
[stam·i·na || 'stæmɪnə]
n. energía, brío, fibra, fuerza vital, vigor, vigorosidad; resistencia, aguante


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