n.
the ability to do something that frightens one.
▸strength in the face of pain or grief.
Phrase
- have the courage of one's convictions
act on one's beliefs despite danger or disapproval. - take courage
make an effort to do something that frightens one. - take one's courage in both hands
nerve oneself to do something that frightens one.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. corage, from L. cor ‘heart’.
查看更多