determiner

• 一种词类，用于修饰名词或名词短语，指明其所指对象，如冠词、指示代词、量化词等。

A noun referring to a word or element that determines the reference of a noun phrase, such as an article, demonstrative, or quantifier.

1. Conclusive argumentC1formal

   An argument or factor that settles a matter decisively.

   决定性因素

   • The final piece of evidence was the determiner in the court case.
   • Her testimony served as a determiner for the jury's decision.
   • The budget constraints were the main determiner of the project's scope.

   同义词clincherdeterminant

2. Grammatical modifierB2formal

   A word or affix that modifies a noun to indicate reference, quantity, or possession, such as 'the', 'a', 'this', or 'some'.

   限定词

   • In the phrase 'the book', 'the' is a determiner.
   • Determiners like 'my' and 'your' show possession.
   • The determiner 'some' indicates an unspecified quantity.

   同义词determinative

3. Causal factorC1formal

   A factor that determines or influences an outcome or result.

   决定因素

   • Genetics can be a strong determiner of physical traits.
   • Education level is often a determiner of career success.
   • The weather was a key determiner of the event's turnout.

   同义词causeclincherdecisive factordeterminantfactor