character-building
adjective
uk/ˈkær.ək.təˌbɪl.dɪŋ/us/ˈker.ək.tɚˌbɪl.dɪŋ/(also mainlyUKcharacter-forming,uk/ˈkær.ək.təˌfɔː.mɪŋ/us/ˈker.ək.tɚˌfɔːr.mɪŋ/)helpingto make someoneemotionallystronger, moreindependent, andbetteratdealingwithproblems:
锤炼性情的，塑造性格的，培养品格的Hegrewup on afarm, with astrongemphasison character-buildingchores.他在一个农场长大，做过很多有助锤炼性情的杂务。
It might be character-building for him toexploretheworldandstrikeout on his own.对他来说，探索世界并开创自己的事业可能有助于性格塑造。
Adversity isn't always character-forming.逆境并非总能锤炼性情。
- Ispentalongtimeworkinginrestaurantsand making nomoney. It was very character-building.
- Thereportsaysyouthsshould betaughtavarietyof character-buildingskills, such as havingself-respectandrespectforothers.
- Rugby ispopularinworking-classWales, but is also thepreferredcharacter-buildingsportof theEnglishupperclass.
- It was thestartof agrimbut character-formingexile.
- I will always havefondmemoriesof the character-formingperiodIspentworkingalongsidehim.
Strength of will and determination
- aggressiveness
- bitter
- bloody-mindedness
- character
- dead
- determination
- doggedness
- double
- fight
- intransigence
- inveteracy
- mettle
- militancy
- obstinacy
- resolution
- resolve
- single-mindedness
- stamina
- staying power
- stick-to-it-iveness
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Becoming and making stronger
character-building
noun[U]
uk/ˈkær.ək.təˌbɪl.dɪŋ/us/ˈker.ək.tɚˌbɪl.dɪŋ/theprocessofbecomingemotionallystronger, moreindependent, andbetteratdealingwithproblems:
锤炼性情，塑造性格，培养品格Heranacoursein character-building andleadership.他开设了一门培养品格和领导能力的课程。
- Theboysweresentto a Chileanwildernesstolearninitiative,teamworkand character-building.
- Thestudentwasconstantlymaking anefforttohelphimself, and thateffortwas ofimmensevaluein character-building.
- Franklindevisedaplanof self-improvement and character-building.
Strength of will and determination
- aggressiveness
- bitter
- bloody-mindedness
- character
- dead
- determination
- doggedness
- double
- fight
- intransigence
- inveteracy
- mettle
- militancy
- obstinacy
- resolution
- resolve
- single-mindedness
- stamina
- staying power
- stick-to-it-iveness
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Becoming and making stronger