gumption

gumptiongumptionD.J.:[ˈɡʌmpʃən]K.K.:[ˈɡʌmpʃən]n.1.■机智, 足智多谋, 进取精神2.■常识

gumption['ɡʌmpʃən]n.1.■[口语]2.■勇气，大胆；开创精神，进取心3.■[废语]精明，能干，老练，机智

gumptiongumption[ˈɡʌmpʃən]n.1.■好的判断力2.■丰富的常识3.■很强的进取精神4.■才干5.■勇气6.■调合颜料的溶剂With his gumption he will make a success of himself.凭他的才干, 他将大有作为。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。