have a stronger character and be more able to overcome problems than others
个性更坚强
whereas James was deeply wounded by the failure, George was made of sterner stuff.
尽管詹姆斯由于失败而受到很深的伤害，但是乔治的个性却更坚强了。
(archaic)men regarded collectively and in contrast to women
(古)［总称］男性