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presence of mind

noun
🔊/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/
🔊/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/
 [uncountable]
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  1. the ability to react quickly and stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation镇定；处变不惊；遇事不慌
    • The boy had the presence of mind to turn off the gas.那男孩子镇定地关掉了煤气。🔊🔊
    Topics Dangerc2