aplomb
意味: Self-confident composure and poise, especially under pressure or in challenging circumstances.
Aplomb suggests an unflappable steadiness that inspires confidence in onlookers. It is a term of praise, implying grace under fire rather than mere stoicism. Common collocations include 'with aplomb,' 'great aplomb,' and 'characteristic aplomb.' It appears frequently in journalism, literary reviews, and biographical writing to describe how someone navigated a difficult situation.
例文
- She handled the hostile questioning from the select committee with remarkable aplomb. 她以令人钦佩的沉着应对了特别委员会的刁钻质询。Respondió al interrogatorio hostil del comité parlamentario con un aplomo admirable.彼女は特別委員会からの敵意ある質問に見事な沈着さで対応した。그녀는 특별위원회의 적대적인 질문에 놀라운 침착함으로 대응했다.
- Despite the technical failures on opening night, the cast performed with consummate aplomb. 尽管首演之夜发生了技术故障,演员们仍以完美的沉着完成了演出。A pesar de los fallos técnicos de la noche del estreno, el reparto actuó con un aplomo consumado.初日に技術的な故障が起きたにもかかわらず、キャストは完璧な落ち着きで公演をやり遂げた。개막 공연에서 기술적 결함이 있었음에도 불구하고, 출연진은 완벽한 의연함으로 공연을 해냈다.
- He navigated the diplomatic minefield with an aplomb that belied his relative inexperience. 他以一种与其资历不相称的从容穿越了外交雷区。Navegó el campo de minas diplomático con un aplomo que desmentía su relativa inexperiencia.彼はその経験の浅さからは想像できないほどの沈着さで外交の地雷原を渡り歩いた。그는 경험 부족으로는 상상하기 어려울 만큼의 침착함으로 외교의 지뢰밭을 헤쳐나갔다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: literary, journalism
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From French 'aplomb' meaning perpendicularity or self-possession, derived from the phrase 'a plomb' (according to the plumb line). It entered English in the 18th century with the figurative sense of upright steadiness.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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