Definition
- Verb + to infinitive
To muster up feelings of courage or energy means to make a concerted effort to draw upon these qualities within oneself when required to accomplish a task.
竭力鼓起（勇气）；激发（力量）
Before the competition, he mustered up the courage to speak.
在比赛前，他鼓起勇气开口说话。
She is always able to muster up her inner strength when faced with difficulties.
面对困难时，她总能激发内心的力量。
He barely mustered up the courage to face the upcoming challenge.
他几乎没有勇气面对即将到来的挑战。