"steeled" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 下定决心
• 坚强起来

Definition

为面对困难的事情在心理或感情上做好准备，通常是变得坚定或勇敢。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Steeled' 常出现于 'steeled oneself' 等表达中，属于正式或文学用语，日常对话不常见。常用于面对恐惧、痛苦或情感挑战前。

Examples

She steeled herself before entering the doctor's office.

她在进医生办公室前**下定决心**。

He steeled his nerves to give a speech in public.

他**鼓起勇气**在公众面前演讲。

They steeled themselves for the bad news.

他们为坏消息**做好了心理准备**。

I steeled myself as I picked up the phone to call her.

我拿起电话给她打电话时，**鼓起了勇气**。

Maria steeled herself against the cold wind and kept walking.

玛利亚**咬紧牙关**顶着寒风继续走。

After hearing the criticism, he steeled himself not to react emotionally.

听到批评后，他**强忍情绪**不作反应。