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willpower

/wɪlpaʊɚ/

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1 · noun

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

意志力

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It took willpower to keep training after the setback.
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经历挫折后继续训练，需要意志力。
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Pronunciation: /wɪlpaʊɚ/

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