determination

n.决心；决定，确定；[物]测定，计算

noun

1. 决心；果断；坚定
   the quality that makes you continue trying to do sth even when this is difficult
   1. fierce/grim/dogged determination
      坚强的 / 不屈不挠的 / 顽强的决心
   2. He fought the illness with courage and determination.
      他勇敢顽强地与疾病作斗争。
   3. I admire her determination to get it right.
      我赞赏她非把事情弄清楚的决心。
   4. They had survived by sheer determination.
      他们全凭坚强的决心幸存下来。
2. （正式）决定，确定，规定
   the process of deciding sth officially
   1. factors influencing the determination of future policy
      影响未来决策的各种因素
3. 查明；测定；计算
   the act of finding out or calculating sth
   1. Both methods rely on the accurate determination of the pressure of the gas.
      两种方法都依赖于对气体压力的准确测定。

名词复数形式:determinations

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. 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。
3. It's that kind of courage and determination that makes him such a remarkable character
   就是那种勇气和决心使他成为如此了不起的人。
4. The number of prisoners increased as a corollary of the government's determination to combat violent crime.
   政府决心打击暴力犯罪，直接导致了囚犯数量的增多。
5. His determination and refusal to back down had won the day
   他的坚定和拒不退让使他赢得了胜利。
6. Everyone concerned acted with great courage and determination
   所有相关人员都表现出了极大的勇气和决心。
7. He reaffirmed their determination to tackle inflation
   他重申了他们要解决通货膨胀问题的决心。
8. His cooking reflects a determination to acknowledge his northern roots
   他的烹饪风格表明他决心承认自己根在北方的坚定决心。
9. There was an expression of fierce determination on her face.
   她的脸上流露出异常坚决的表情。
10. They have gained respect through sheer dogged determination.
    他们完全是凭借顽强的毅力赢得了尊敬。
11. Growing up with him soon made me realise the extent of his determination
    和他一起长大让我很快意识到他有多么坚定。
12. By Monday, Senor Menem had returned, apparently fired with new determination.
    到星期一时梅嫩先生已经回来了，显然他又燃起了新的决心。
13. His game is founded on power and determination.
    他的比赛靠的是实力和毅力。
14. The trial is concerned only with the determination of guilt according to criminal law
    依照刑法规定，审判仅涉及定罪。
15. Her humour and determination were a source of inspiration to others.
    她的幽默言谈和坚定决心对其他人来说是一种鼓舞。
16. Ken's jaw jutted with determination.
    肯坚定地扬起下颌。
17. Wit Wolzek claimed the legislation could impinge on privacy, self determination and respect for religious liberty
    威特·沃尔泽克声称这项法律可能会对隐私权和自主权造成侵犯，并破坏对宗教自由的尊重。
18. He displayed determination as well as powerful oratory.
    他既展示出震撼人心的雄辩术，又显露了矢志不移的决心。
19. It is only our determination to fight that has pulled us through.
    正是我们坚持战斗的决心帮我们渡过了难关。
20. All through his life he has shown a quiet determination to get things done.
    他一生都在默默而坚定地做事。
21. Germany has shown real determination to come to terms with the anti-Semitism of its past.
    德国表现出正视自己反犹主义历史的诚意。
22. Artist Richard Stone has captured in her eyes and the set of her face her steely determination.
    画家理查德·斯通在她的眼神和面部表情中捕捉到了她的坚毅和决绝。
23. 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。
24. His face was set in an expression of stubborn determination.
    他脸上流露出固执坚定的表情。
25. The Chancellor emphasised his determination to promote openness and transparency in the Government's economic decision-making.
    财政大臣强调了他促进政府经济决策公开透明的决心。
26. What counts is determination and confidence.
    关键在于要有决心和信心。
27. No tempest is capable of shattering his firm determination.
    任何惊涛骇浪都不能动摇他坚如磐石的决心。
28. Now that you have expressed your determination, you should act.
    你既表示了决心，就应该见之于行动。
29. This time his determination to leave was unshakable.
    他这次是铁了心要走。
30. We shall find this definition useful for the determination of the critical load.
    采用这个定义，对确定临界荷载是有用处的。