determination

• 名词，指坚定追求目标的品质，即决心、果断；也指正式作出决定或裁决的行为。

A noun referring to the quality of being firm in purpose, resolve, or the act of deciding something officially.

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1. Firmness of purposeB1formal

   The quality of being determined to do something despite difficulties.

   决心

   • Her determination to succeed was inspiring.
   • He showed great determination in finishing the marathon.
   • With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.

   同义词doggednessfirmnessperseverancepersistencepurposefulnessresolutenessresolvesingle-mindednesssteadfastnesstenacity

   反义词doubthesitationindecisionirresolutionwavering

2. Decision or resolutionB2formal

   The act of making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

   决定

   • The committee's determination was final.
   • The court's determination of the case took several weeks.
   • We need a clear determination of the project's scope.

   同义词conclusiondecisionfindingjudgmentresolutionrulingsettlementverdict

   反义词doubthesitationindecisionirresolutionuncertaintyvacillation

3. Measurement or calculationB2formal

   The process of finding out the exact amount, value, or nature of something.

   测定

   • The determination of the chemical composition was complex.
   • Accurate determination of the distance is essential.
   • The scientists worked on the determination of the sample's age.

   同义词assessmentcalculationcomputationestimationevaluationmeasurementquantification

   反义词approximationestimateguess