gumption

['gʌmpʃən]

n.机智, 精明,魄力, 进取心

例句与用法:

It takes gumption to quit a good paying job.

要辞去一个待遇很好的工作需要勇气。

He's a nice enough lad, but he doesn't seem to have much gumption.

他是个不错的小伙子,但好像没有什么进取心。

详细释义:

n.【口】

1. 魄力; 精力; 进取心

2. 精明; 机智