| 词汇 | a stiff upper lip |
| 释义 | Idiom a stiff upper lip an ability to stay calm and not show feelings of sadness or fear.You weren't allowed to show emotion in those days. You had to keep a stiff upper lip at all times.I never once saw my father cry or show any sign of vulnerability - it's that old British stiff upper lip. a stiff upper lipThe ability to remain stoic during difficult situations. Despite all of the hardships he faced, John always kept a stiff upper lip and didn't let anything bother him. The players were devastated after losing the championship, but their coach encouraged them to keep a stiff upper lip and focus on doing better next year. a stiff upper lipCOMMON If someone has a stiff upper lip, they hide their emotions and do not let other people see if they are upset. I had always believed in keeping a stiff upper lip, crying in private, and putting on my best face for family and friends. His pathetic attempt to maintain a stiff upper lip failed. Note: You can also refer to the attitude or behaviour of people who do not like to show their emotions as the stiff upper lip. Another problem is the British stiff upper lip which prevents many patients from asking for painkillers for fear of appearing weak. Note: Not showing emotions is thought to be a national characteristic of the English. a stiff upper lipa quality of uncomplaining stoicism.This is a characteristic particularly associated with the British but the phrase is apparently North American in origin, dating back to the mid 19th century. It is used, for example, in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, published in 1852 . 1998 Spectator The Princess…as her final gift to the British people, had unstarched their stiff upper lips. (keep) a stiff upper ˈlipkeep calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation: The English gentleman is famous for his stiff upper lip. |
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