"muster up" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 鼓起（勇气、信心等）

Definition

努力鼓起某种情感、品质或能力，比如勇气或力量，尤其在艰难时刻。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

一般用于“鼓起勇气/信心/力量”等，表示要努力激发内心的情感或品质。多用于表达克服困难时的心情。

Examples

I tried to muster up the courage to speak in front of the class.

我试着**鼓起**勇气在全班面前发言。

He couldn't muster up enough energy to finish his homework.

他没能**鼓起**足够的精力完成作业。

She needed to muster up confidence before the interview.

她在面试前需要**鼓起**信心。

After hours of doubt, I finally mustered up the nerve to call her.

经过几个小时的犹豫，我终于**鼓起**勇气打电话给她。

Sometimes you just have to muster up whatever strength you have left and keep going.

有时候你只能**鼓起**最后的力量继续前进。

He stared at the stage, trying to muster up enough bravery to join the contest.

他盯着舞台，努力**鼓起**足够的勇气参加比赛。