Mettle

(n.) Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.

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• This put my rival on his mettle, and he put on his best powers, which, however, were soon reached. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• It is needless to say that witnessing the ordinary slow and costly procedure would put Edison on his mettle. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• The arrival of this unexpected heir soon taking wind in the court still makes good for the Sol and keeps the court upon its mettle. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• This author puts my credulity on its mettle every now and then. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
• Poor Leinster is infinitely more attentive and amiable, since this powerful rival has put him upon his mettle. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• I found much amusement in tickling up my mare a little, as I rode it close to his horse in order to put a little mettle into them both. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• Such is my spirit when I am on my mettle. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.

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