英语成语:lack the courage of (sbs) convictions
Despite putting forth a significant amount of effort or energy. I’m sorry your team lost, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying!
机译:尽管付出了大量的努力或精力。很抱歉你们队输了,但这并不是因为缺乏尝试!
A: "So, did he get you to go on a date with him?" B: "No. Not for lack of trying, mind you."
机译:A: “那么,他让你和他约会了吗?”B:“不,不是因为不够努力,请注意。”
To lack something one or something wants or requires, or would benefit from. The only thing he lacks for is the motivation to put his skills to goof use.
机译:缺少某人或某事想要或需要的东西,或将从中受益。他唯一缺少的是把自己的技能发挥出来的动力。
You don’t need to get me anything for my birthday, Mom—I really lack for nothing.
机译:妈妈,你不需要给我任何生日礼物,我真的什么都不缺。
To not have the confidence to act or behave in accordance with one’s beliefs or ideologies, especially in the face of resistance, criticism, or persecution.
机译:没有信心按照自己的信仰或意识形态行事,尤其是在面对抵抗、批评或迫害时。
The governor was presented with a bribe to help the corporation avoid regulation, and she accepted it because she lacked the courage of her convictions.
机译:州长收到了一笔贿赂,以帮助该公司规避监管,她接受了这笔贿赂,因为她缺乏坚定信念的勇气。