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decides

UK //dɪˈsaɪdz//US //dɪˈsaɪdz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'decidere'(切断,解决),由 'de-'(完全)和 'caedere'(切)组成,14世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 做出决定或选择,指经过思考后从多个选项中选定一个行动方案或结论。

“She decides to take the job offer in New York.”

(她决定接受纽约的工作邀请。)

“The committee decides the winner of the competition.”

(委员会决定比赛的获胜者。)

同义词:chooses, determines, resolves

常见短语

decide on — 表示在多个选项中选择一个特定的方案或物品,常用于购物或计划场景。

“They finally decided on a blue sofa for the living room.”

(他们最终决定为客厅选一款蓝色沙发。)

decide against — 表示经过考虑后否决某个选项或放弃某个行动,强调不选择的决定。

“After much thought, she decided against moving abroad.”

(经过深思熟虑,她决定不搬到国外。)