形容词 — 指一个人沉着冷静、镇定自若,在任何情况下都能保持从容不迫的态度。
/ˌsɛlf pəˈzɛst/
She remained remarkably self-possessed during the job interview, answering every question with confidence.
她在面试中表现得非常沉着冷静,自信地回答了每一个问题。
Despite the chaos unfolding around him, the young diplomat was utterly self-possessed, speaking in measured tones that calmed the room.
尽管周围一片混乱,这位年轻的外交官却极其镇定自若,用从容的语调安抚了全场。
该词由 self(自我)和 possessed(拥有、掌控)组合而成,字面意思是"掌控自我的"。possess 源自拉丁语 possidēre,意为"占有、掌握"。这个复合词最早出现于17世纪的英语中,用来形容一个人能够完全掌控自己的情绪和行为,不受外界干扰。