presence of mind

IPA/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/
IPA/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/

presence of mind — 名詞

1. the calm, clear thinking that lets you choose wisely and act at once when someth

1.名詞C1
釋義

臨危不亂

危急時仍能冷靜快判

the calm, clear thinking that lets you choose wisely and act at once when something suddenly goes wrong

例句

Gabriel kept his presence of mind and turned off the gas.

Gabriel 保持鎮定，立刻把瓦斯關掉。

keep your presence of mind in sudden danger

When the lift stopped, Yasmin had the presence of mind to call security.

電梯停住時，Yasmin 臨危不亂，知道要打給保全。

have the presence of mind to + verb

同義詞
  • composure

    stresses outward calm, even if no quick decision follows

  • cool-headedness

    focuses on staying calm and thinking clearly under pressure

  • resourcefulness

    stresses finding a practical solution, not just staying calm

反義詞
  • panic

    loss of calm control in an emergency

  • confusion

    lack of clear thought when fast action is needed

文法句型

have the presence of mind to + verb

keep your presence of mind

show presence of mind by + -ing

用法筆記

Usually used with have, keep, or show. It is most natural for quick, steady reactions in danger, shock, or sudden trouble, not for slow planning over time.

常見錯誤

❌She stayed presence of mind during the fire.
✅She kept her presence of mind during the fire.
💡this phrase normally follows verbs like 'have', 'keep', or 'show', not 'stay'.