gumption

n.

机智；足智多谋；进取精神；常识

1. He didn't have the gumption to keep his mouth shut.
   他这人不老练，嘴不严。
2. 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。
3. He's a nice enough lad,but he doesn't seem to have much gumption.
   他是个不错的小伙子,但好象没有什么进取心。

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