determination

n. 决心；果断

英文词源

determination (n.): mid-14c., "decision, sentence," from Old French déterminacion (14c.) "determination, settlement, definition," from Latin determinationem (nominative determinatio) "conclusion, boundary," noun of action from past participle stem of determinare (see determine).

As "a bringing to an end" (especilly of a suit at law), late 15c. As "fixed direction toward a goal," from 1650s, originally in physics or anatomy; metaphoric sense "fixation of will" is from 1680s; that of "quality of being resolute" is from 1822.

1. It must have reinforced my determination to blend into my surroundings.: 这势必让我更加下定决心融入周围环境。

2. Kauffman was a woman of unique talent and determination.: 考夫曼是一个有着超群才智和决断力的女子。

3. Their indecision has been replaced by confidence and steely determination.: 他们的优柔寡断已经被自信和钢铁般的决心所取代。

4. His bristling determination has become a symbol of England's renaissance.: 他精力旺盛，坚毅顽强，已经成为英格兰文艺复兴的一个象征。

5. Cabinet ministers signalled their determination to tough out the controversy.: 内阁大臣们表明他们将不顾争议坚持下去。