be on one's mettle

v.

  1. 鼓起勇气

网络词典

be on one's mettle

英 bɪn ən ʌn ðər ˈmɛtl 美 bɪn ən ʌn ðər ˈmɛtl
动词短语 中文翻译:坚持
同义词: ['stand firm', 'hold fast']

例句:

  1. 1.He refused to back down and remained on his mettle.
    他拒绝退缩,坚守自己的立场。
  2. 2.The leader insisted on his decision, even when faced with opposition.
    领导者坚持自己的决定,即使面对反对。
  3. 3. The company was criticized for being too stubborn and not willing to change its ways.
    该公司因过于固执而不愿改变其方式而受到批评。