keep a stiff upper lip
US /kiːp ə stɪf ˈʌpər lɪp/
UK /kiːp ə stɪf ˈʌpər lɪp/
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保持鎮定, 不露聲色, 咬緊牙關
to remain brave and unemotional in a difficult or upsetting situation
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Despite the bad news, she managed to keep a stiff upper lip.
儘管有壞消息，她還是設法保持鎮定。
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The soldiers were told to keep a stiff upper lip during the difficult mission.
士兵們被告知在艱鉅的任務中要保持鎮定。