determined

determined — 形容詞

1. having a strong wish to achieve something, and refusing to let anyone or anythin

1.形容詞B2
釋義

堅決的

決心要做某事，不讓阻礙動搖

having a strong wish to achieve something, and refusing to let anyone or anything get in the way

例句

Hao was determined to finish the marathon even after twisting his ankle.

Hao 即使扭傷了腳踝，仍堅決要跑完馬拉松。

be + determined + to-infinitive for personal goals

The determined firefighters worked through the night to control the forest fire.

堅決的消防員們徹夜工作，以控制森林大火。

attributive use: determined noun

同義詞
  • resolute

    more formal; emphasises firmness of purpose especially in difficult situations

  • persistent

    focuses on continuing an action over time rather than a single strong decision

  • tenacious

    suggests a very firm hold on a goal and unwillingness to let go

  • single-minded

    implies focusing on one goal to the exclusion of everything else

反義詞
  • indecisive

    unable to make a clear decision or stick to one

  • hesitant

    showing uncertainty or slowness in acting

  • weak-willed

    easily persuaded or stopped from pursuing a goal

文法句型

be + determined + to-infinitive

remain + determined + to-infinitive

determined + noun (attributive)

用法筆記

The most common pattern is be + determined + to-infinitive. Determined can also be used directly before a noun (e.g. a determined effort, a determined look).

常見錯誤

❌I am determined of winning the race.
✅I am determined to win the race.
💡determined is followed by the to-infinitive, not a preposition.