English Dictionary

presence of mind

名詞

不可算名詞

Focused alertness, quick-thinking resourcefulness, stability of thought and feeling, or good sense, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging.

日本語の意味

状況に左右されず、迅速かつ冷静に対処する判断力 / ストレスや混乱の中でも落ち着きを保ち、的確に状況を把握する能力 / 急な事態においても機転を利かせる、迅速な思考力と判断 / 予期せぬ出来事に対して、精神的な安定を保ち適切な行動をとる力

Her presence of mind during the emergency allowed her to lead patients to safety and keep others calm.

緊急時における彼女の冷静さが、患者を安全な場所へ導き、他の人々を落ち着かせた。

意味（1）

Focused alertness, quick-thinking resourcefulness, stability of thought and feeling, or good sense, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging.

[A]s you are to hear the most unexpected and surprising thing that perhaps ever befell any family in the world, I beg you to promise me you will receive it with composure and a presence of mind suitable to a man of sense.