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e·qua·nim·i·ty AHD[ē'kwə-nĭmʹĭ-tē, ĕk'wə-] D.J.[ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː, ˌekwə-]K.K.[ˌikwəˈnɪmɪti, ˌɛkwə-]n.（名词）- The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.镇静：能保持平静温和脾气的特性；镇静
- Latin aequanimitās 拉丁语 aequanimitās
- from aequanimus [even-tempered, impartial] 源自 aequanimus [脾气平和的，不偏激的]
- aequus [even] aequus [相等]
- animus [mind] * see anə- animus [思想] * 参见 anə-
equanimity, composure, sang-froid, serenity- These nouns denote the state of a person who is calm and not easily agitated emotionally.这些名词指一个人处在平静且不易感情冲动的状态。
- Equanimity implies mental balance and evenness of temperament,often as a characteristic state: Equanimity 暗示着精神上的平衡和性情上的平稳，经常指一种性格： "And the third [personal ideal] has been to cultivate such a measure of equanimity as would enable me to bear success with humility, the affection of my friends without pride" (William Osler). “第三个 是打算培养出这样一种镇静以致使我能以谦逊来对待成功， 不以朋友的爱戴而骄傲” （威廉·奥斯勒）。
- Composure is calmness that suggests the exercise of self-control: Composure 是一种暗示着自我控制训练的冷静： She maintained her composure, though with difficulty, throughout the trial.尽管十分困难，她在这场磨难中还是保持冷静。
- Sang-froid is coolness, especially in trying circumstances: Sang-froid 尤指在尴尬的境况中保持平静： "Let what will be said or done, preserve your sang-froid immovably" (Thomas Jefferson). “让所有将说或将做的事能使你的平静坚定不移” （托马斯·杰斐逊）。
- Serenity is tranquil composure that suggests imperviousness to agitation or turmoil: Serenity 指一种平静的沉着，暗示不受鼓动或喧嚷的影响： "He was always a cool man; nothing could disturb his serenity" (Mark Twain).他永远是个冷静的人；没有什么事可以打扰他的平静” （马克·吐温）
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