Grit

Pronunciation:ɡrɪt
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 毅力
  • 勇气
  • 坚韧不拔

Definitions

noun

Definition

Courage and resolve; strength of character.

In ZH

勇气和决心；性格的力量。

Examples

  • After binge-watching a whole season of a reality show, she realized it took more grit to turn off the TV than to run a marathon.
  • When the puppy chewed through the Wi-Fi cable, he showed grit by fixing it himself rather than calling for backup.
  • During the election, it seemed like every candidate had grit—especially when they tried to explain their crazy pasts!

Cultural Notes

In American culture, 'grit' is often associated with the idea of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. It gained popularity after a psychologist, Angela Duckworth, wrote a book about the power of grit in achieving success.

verb

Definition

To show or experience courage and determination in a challenging situation.

In ZH

在挑战的情况下表现出或经历勇气和决心。

Examples

  • She gritted her teeth during the intense game, determined to win despite the odds.
  • When faced with a mountain of homework, he gritted his teeth and reminded himself that coffee was his best friend.
  • Even when it rains on your parade, sometimes you have to grit and bear it... especially if you forgot your umbrella!

Cultural Notes

The verb form is less commonly used in daily conversation but can be seen in motivational contexts, especially when encouraging someone to persist despite difficulties.