resolute
/ˈrezəluːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrezəluːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈre-zə-ˌlüt -lət/ (ame, mw)
resolute — 形容詞
- resolutepositive
- more resolutecomparative
- most resolutesuperlative
1. showing a strong decision that does not bend when other people push back or cond
堅決的
態度很堅定,不肯退讓
showing a strong decision that does not bend when other people push back or conditions become difficult.
Sivan remained resolute when the board asked her to cut staff pay.
當董事會要求 Sivan 削減員工薪資時,她仍然很堅決。
remain resolute under pressure
With a resolute voice, Reema told the landlord she would not leave.
Reema 用堅決的語氣告訴房東,她不會搬走。
resolute + voice for firm refusal
The village council stayed resolute after the storm destroyed its only bridge.
暴風雨毀掉唯一的橋之後,村議會仍然態度堅定。
Elise gave the judge a resolute answer and refused to change it.
Elise 給了法官一個堅決的回答,並拒絕改口。
- determined
more common and wider; it often stresses effort toward a goal
- steadfast
stresses loyalty and not changing over time
- firm
more general and less formal than resolute
- unwavering
highlights not changing at all in belief or support
- hesitant
showing uncertainty instead of firm decision
- wavering
changing or weakening under pressure
- irresolute
formal opposite meaning not able to decide firmly
文法句型
be/remain/stay + resolute
resolute + noun
用法筆記
Usually used in formal contexts about attitudes, voices, leadership, or public decisions. It often follows remain or stay when someone refuses to change course under pressure.
常見錯誤
resolute — 名詞
1. a person who stays firm, acts with courage, and does not give up after choosing
堅定的人
意志堅定且不退縮的人
a person who stays firm, acts with courage, and does not give up after choosing a course.
After the bridge collapsed, Ryan emerged as a resolute amid the chaos.
橋樑倒塌後,Ryan 在混亂中成了眾人眼中那個堅定的人。
a resolute for a person showing courage
In the novel, Lan is the resolute who leads the children to safety.
在這部小說裡,Lan 是那個帶著孩子們走向安全地帶的堅定的人。
the resolute in literary description
The old captain called Christopher a resolute after the midnight rescue.
午夜救援之後,老船長稱 Christopher 是個堅定的人。
Among the frightened crew, Lara was the only resolute on deck.
在那些受驚的船員當中,Lara 是甲板上唯一堅定的人。
- stalwart
more literary and often stresses loyal support
- fighter
more everyday and often used for someone who keeps struggling
- steadfast person
describes the same quality but is more descriptive than this rare noun
- waverer
someone who keeps changing or losing resolve
文法句型
a/the + resolute
用法筆記
Rare and formal. It usually appears with a or the when a text presents someone as a firm, dependable figure in a tense situation.