determined
/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈtər-mənd dē-/ (ame, mw)
determined — 形容詞
- determinedpositive
- more determinedcomparative
- most determinedsuperlative
1. having a strong wish to achieve something, and refusing to let anyone or anythin
堅決的
決心要做某事，不讓阻礙動搖
having a strong wish to achieve something, and refusing to let anyone or anything get in the way
Hao was determined to finish the marathon even after twisting his ankle.
Hao 即使扭傷了腳踝，仍堅決要跑完馬拉松。
be + determined + to-infinitive for personal goals
The determined firefighters worked through the night to control the forest fire.
堅決的消防員們徹夜工作，以控制森林大火。
attributive use: determined noun
Camille gave her mother a determined look before stepping onto the stage.
Camille 在踏上舞台前，給了母親一個堅定的眼神。
Isabela remained determined to complete her degree despite working two jobs.
Isabela 儘管兼兩份工作，仍然堅定要完成學業。
- resolute
more formal; emphasises firmness of purpose especially in difficult situations
- persistent
focuses on continuing an action over time rather than a single strong decision
- tenacious
suggests a very firm hold on a goal and unwillingness to let go
- single-minded
implies focusing on one goal to the exclusion of everything else
- indecisive
unable to make a clear decision or stick to one
- hesitant
showing uncertainty or slowness in acting
- weak-willed
easily persuaded or stopped from pursuing a goal
文法句型
be + determined + to-infinitive
remain + determined + to-infinitive
determined + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
The most common pattern is be + determined + to-infinitive. Determined can also be used directly before a noun (e.g. a determined effort, a determined look).