determination
gb/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
B1
英语
~ 2800
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名词
B1
property
1
firmness of purpose
The ability to keep trying to do something, even when it is hard.
用法模式：
[someone] shows determination to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'determination' with 'decision'; 'determination' is about persistence, not just choosing something.
近义词
resolve (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or literary.)
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perseverance (Focuses more on continuing effort over time despite challenges.)
反义词
indecision (Opposite in that it means not being able to decide or commit.)
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weakness (Suggests a lack of strength to continue pursuing a goal.)
搭配
strong determination
|show determination
|with determination
|drive and determination
主题
emotions
|personal development
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her determination to finish the race inspired everyone.
- He showed great determination in learning the new language.
- With determination, they rebuilt their home after the storm.
- Success takes hard work and determination.
- His determination never wavered despite repeated failures.
学习者例句
- She has strong determination to win.
- He works with great determination.
- I need determination to finish this job.
- With determination, you can do it.
- They showed determination in the game.
名词
B2
entity
2
official decision or conclusion
A final decision made after thinking about something carefully.
用法模式：
a determination of [something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with 'estimate'; here it means a decision, not a guess.
近义词
finding (Common in legal or investigative contexts; refers to a result of an inquiry.)
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decision (More general; can be less formal than 'determination'.)
反义词
uncertainty (Lack of a final decision or conclusion.)
搭配
court determination
|make a determination
|final determination
主题
law
|business
|science
|politics
例句
- The court's determination was that the contract was valid.
- A determination of guilt was made by the jury.
- The scientist's determination of the cause took months.
- We await the board's determination on the proposal.
学习者例句
- The judge made a determination.
- We wait for the final determination.
- The team made a determination about the plan.
- Her determination was that he was wrong.
名词
technical
C1
action
3
process of exact finding
The act of finding out something exactly by measuring, calculating, or studying.
用法模式：
determination of [measurement/quantity/value]
近义词
measurement (Focuses on quantifying something; more specific than 'determination'.)
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assessment (Broader; can be less exact than 'determination'.)
反义词
guess (An answer without careful calculation or measurement.)
搭配
determination of value
|determination of cause
|accurate determination
主题
science
|mathematics
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The determination of chemical purity is essential in this experiment.
- Accurate determination of distance is important in surveying.
- We used GPS for precise position determination.
学习者例句
- The scientist made a determination of the weight.
- We need a determination of the size.
- He works on the determination of speed.
语法
词典原形
determination
IPA
GB/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
de - term - in - a - tion （5 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (in)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: determination
- Plural: determination, determinations
词族
Forms
determinations
noun
Core family
determine
verb B1
determined
adjective
Related words
determinedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
undetermined
adjective
indeterminate
adjective
Advanced or less common
determinate
adjective
deterministic
adjective C1
相关表达
make a determination
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
reach an official decision
To decide something officially after thinking carefully about it.
例句
- The committee will make a determination next week.
- We must make a determination based on the evidence.
show determination
1/ʃˈoʊ dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
display persistence and purpose
To act in a way that makes people see you will not give up.
例句
- They showed determination during the competition.
- He showed determination despite the difficulties.
with determination
1/wˈɪθ dɪtˌɚmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in a persistent way
In a way that shows you will not give up.
例句
- She faced the challenge with determination.
- He worked with determination to meet the deadline.