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deciding

UK //dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ//US //dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'decidere',由 'de-'(完全)和 'caedere'(切割)组成,字面意思是'切断',引申为'做出决断'。

adjective

❶ 指具有决定性作用的,能够影响最终结果或选择的。常用于描述关键因素或时刻。

“The deciding factor in our choice was the price.”

(我们选择的关键因素是价格。)

“The last game will be the deciding match of the tournament.”

(最后一场比赛将是锦标赛的决定性对决。)

同义词:determining, conclusive, critical, crucial, pivotal

verb

❶ 指做出决定或选择的行为,强调思考后得出结论的过程。

“She spent hours deciding which dress to wear.”

(她花了几个小时决定穿哪条裙子。)

“They are still deciding whether to accept the offer.”

(他们仍在决定是否接受这个提议。)

同义词:choosing, resolving, determining, settling, concluding

常见短语

deciding factor — 指影响最终决定的最重要因素,通常用于强调某个特定条件的关键性。

“The weather was the deciding factor in canceling the outdoor event.”

(天气是取消户外活动的决定性因素。)

deciding vote — 指在投票中起到关键作用的一票,能够打破平局或决定最终结果。

“The chairman cast the deciding vote to break the tie.”

(主席投下了打破平局的关键一票。)