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determined

UK //dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd//US //dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'determinen',来自古法语 'determiner',最终源自拉丁语 'determinare',意为‘决定’或‘限定’。

adjective

❶ 形容一个人下定决心做某事,表现出坚定的意志和不轻易放弃的态度。

“She was determined to finish the marathon despite the pain.”

(尽管很痛苦,她还是决心要完成马拉松。)

“He is determined to improve his grades this semester.”

(他决心这学期要提高成绩。)

同义词:resolute, steadfast, unwavering

常见短语

determined to — 表示某人下定决心要做某事,通常用于描述强烈的意愿和决心。

“She was determined to prove her point.”

(她决心要证明自己的观点。)