determinedly
determinedly — 形容詞
1. describes someone who has made a clear decision about what they want to do and w
下定決心
形容已做出明確決定且不願改變
describes someone who has made a clear decision about what they want to do and will not let anything stop them.
Hana was determined to finish the marathon even after twisting her ankle at the halfway point.
Hana 下定決心要跑完馬拉松，即使在中途扭傷了腳踝也沒有放棄。
be determined + to-infinitive for personal resolve
The young teacher was determined that every child in her class would learn to read before the summer break.
那位年輕老師下定決心要讓班上的每個孩子都在暑假前學會閱讀。
be determined + that-clause for firm intention
Jamal remained determined throughout the long job search and finally found a position he loved.
Jamal 在漫長的求職過程中始終下定決心，最後終於找到了他喜歡的工作。
- hesitant
showing uncertainty or reluctance
文法句型
be determined + to-infinitive
be determined + that-clause
用法筆記
This sense is usually used with the verb 'be' followed by a to-infinitive (be determined to do) or a that-clause (be determined that). Unlike 'decide', which simply states a choice, 'be determined' emphasises a strong emotional commitment to carrying out the decision despite obstacles.
常見錯誤
2. describes an action, effort, or quality that shows strong will and the refusal t
堅毅的
形容展現堅強意志的行動或特質
describes an action, effort, or quality that shows strong will and the refusal to give up, especially when a task is difficult or takes a long time.
The community made a determined effort to clean up the polluted river over three weekends.
社區民眾做出了堅毅的努力，花了三個週末清理受污染的河流。
collocation: determined effort
With a determined look on her face, Priya knocked on the manager's door one more time.
Priya 臉上帶著堅毅的表情，再次敲響了經理辦公室的門。
collocation: determined look
The rescue team's determined search through the rubble saved four families trapped after the earthquake.
救難隊堅毅地在瓦礫堆中搜索，在地震後救出了四個受困的家庭。
- persistent
focuses on continuing despite repeated difficulties
- tenacious
suggests holding on tightly to a goal; slightly more formal
- resolute
formal; emphasises firmness of purpose
- half-hearted
done with little effort or enthusiasm
常見錯誤
determinedly — 副詞
1. in a way that shows strong will and the refusal to give up, especially when doin
堅定地
以堅強的意志和決心付諸行動
in a way that shows strong will and the refusal to give up, especially when doing something difficult, unpleasant, or tiring.
Despite losing his voice on the second day, the politician continued determinedly with his campaign speeches.
儘管第二天就失聲了，那位政治人物仍然堅定地繼續進行競選演說。
modifies verb: continue determinedly (despite obstacles)
Wei worked determinedly through the night to finish the building plans before the Monday deadline.
Wei 堅定地徹夜工作，趕在週一截止日前完成建築設計圖。
The old woman pushed the shopping cart determinedly up the steep hill, stopping twice to catch her breath.
老太太堅定地推著購物車爬上陡峭的山坡，途中停了兩次喘口氣。
- resolutely
more formal; emphasises unwavering commitment to a decision
- doggedly
suggests stubborn persistence over a long time, often with difficulty
- persistently
stresses continuing despite failure, opposition, or discouragement
- half-heartedly
without real effort or enthusiasm