deciding

• 形容具有决定作用的，能最终影响或决定结果、结局的；也指关键的、起决定性的。

Describes something that has the power to determine a result or outcome; crucial or decisive.

1. Having the power to settle or determine an outcomeC1formal

   Describes a factor, event, vote, or element that carries sufficient weight or authority to conclusively resolve a question, dispute, or process. This usage highlights the critical importance of the subject in bringing about a final resolution or turning point.

   具有决定作用的

   • The judge's ruling was the deciding factor in the settlement negotiations.
   • Her testimony proved deciding in the jury's deliberations.
   • The last goal of the match was deciding, securing victory for the underdogs.
   • Climate conditions often play a deciding role in agricultural planning.
   • The committee's final vote was deciding, ending months of uncertainty.

   同义词conclusivecriticalcrucialdecisivedefinitivedeterminingfinalpivotalsettling

2. Serving as the critical element that resolves uncertaintyC1formallegal

   Refers to information, evidence, or a circumstance that tips the balance in a situation where multiple possibilities exist, thereby enabling a clear choice or conclusion. This sense is often used in analytical, legal, or strategic contexts where precision and finality matter.

   起决定作用的

   • The newly discovered document was deciding in overturning the earlier verdict.
   • His calm demeanor under pressure was the deciding quality that earned him the promotion.
   • In close elections, a single district can be deciding for the overall result.
   • The deciding piece of evidence emerged only during the final hour of the trial.
   • Market volatility often makes timing the deciding consideration for investors.

   同义词conclusivecriticalcrucialdecisivedefinitivedeterminingpivotal

   反义词inconclusiveindecisivenoncritical

• 名词，指做出决定或做出选择的认知过程。

A noun referring to the cognitive process of reaching a decision or making a choice.

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1. The cognitive process of reaching a decisionB2formal

   The mental process of considering options and making a choice.

   决策

   • Deciding can be difficult when there are many options.
   • The deciding took longer than expected due to the complexity.
   • She is responsible for the deciding in this matter.

   同义词decisiondecision makingdeliberationdeterminationjudgmentresolution

• 动词，表示在考虑各种选项后做出决定或判断。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a choice or judgment after considering options.

1. A2formal

   To make a choice or judgment after considering options.

   决定

   • We need to decide what to do next.
   • She decided to study medicine.
   • He couldn't decide between the two jobs.

   同义词chooseconcludedetermineelectoptresolveselectsettle

   反义词ditherequivocatehesitatevacillatewaver

2. Resolve or settleB1formal

   To settle or determine an issue or dispute.

   决定

   • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.
   • They decided the matter at the meeting.
   • The committee decided on the new policy.

   同义词adjudicatearbitrateconcludedetermineresolverulesettle

   反义词vacillatewaver

3. Determine or causeB2formal

   To cause something to happen or be a particular way.

   决定

   • The weather decided the outcome of the game.
   • Her speech decided the vote.
   • Fate decided their meeting was inevitable.

   同义词conditioncontroldeterminedictategoverninfluenceregulateshape