manhood
n[U]
1 state of being a man (男子的)成年, 成人: reach manhood 达到成年.
2 qualities of a man, eg courage, virility, etc 男子的气质(如勇气、 活力等)
have doubts about one's manhood 对自己的男子气概有怀疑.
3 all the men collectively, esp of a country 男子的总称(尤指一国的)
Our nation's manhood died on the battlefield. 我国的男儿已战死疆场.
Some stories are for swallowing. Imagine that you have found a good story, and, what is even more important, the time to enjoy it. You might be on holiday, or on a long train journey. If it is a good book, you might say, It's so good I can't put it dow