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mettle

/ˈmɛtəl/

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1 · n.

courage and determination in a difficult situation

勇气；韧性

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The final climb tested the hikers' mettle.
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最后一段攀登考验了徒步者的意志。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəl/

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