gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT If someone has the gumption to do something, they are brave enough to do it. 魄力 [oft 'the' N to-inf]

  例：

  He suspected that deep down, she admired him for having the gumption to disagree with her.

  他认为，她内心深处其实钦佩他有魄力反对自己的意见。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT If someone has gumption, they are able to think what it would be sensible to do in a particular situation, and they do it. 头脑 [非正式]

  例：

  Surely anyone with marketing gumption should be able to sell good books at any time of year.

  任何有营销头脑的人无疑都应该能在一年中任何时候卖掉好书。