1. to make a choice or judgment about something
對某事做出選擇或判斷
I can't decide what to eat for dinner.
我無法決定晚餐要吃什麼。
We need to decide which movie to watch.
我們需要決定要看哪部電影。
She decided to take the job offer.
她決定接受那份工作邀請。
Decide Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
decide
verb
快速理解
What does "Decide" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Decide"?
表示經過思考後做出選擇或判斷。
- 1
做決定
EN: to make a choice after thinking about it
翻譯: 在考慮後做出選擇
- 2
判定
EN: to settle an issue or question
翻譯: 解決問題或得出結論
- 3
影響結果
EN: to be the main reason for a particular result
翻譯: 成為某個結果的主要決定因素
小提醒：注意 'decide' 後可接 'to + 動詞原形' (decide to go) 或 'that' 子句 (decide that...)，但不可直接接動名詞 (V-ing)。
發音（How to Pronounce "Decide" in English）
How to pronounce "Decide" in English?"Decide" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Decide" from YouTube Videos
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
“Um, what I will tell you is that it is helpful to talk to some users before you decide to build your MVP.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Decide"?How does "Decide" change by context?
2. to settle an issue or question conclusively
最終解決某個問題或疑問
The judge will decide the case next week.
法官將在下週對這個案件做出裁決。
One goal decided the outcome of the match.
一個進球決定了比賽的結果。
Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.
我們擲硬幣來決定誰先開始吧。
3. to be the cause of a particular result
成為某個特定結果的原因
A few key votes decided the election.
幾張關鍵選票決定了這場選舉。
His injury decided the team's fate for the season.
他的受傷決定了球隊這個賽季的命運。
Quality often decides whether a product succeeds or fails.
品質常常決定一個產品的成敗。
4. to come to a conclusion after consideration
經過考慮後得出結論
After much thought, I have decided that moving is the best option.
經過深思熟慮，我得出結論：搬家是最好的選擇。
The committee decided in favor of the new proposal.
委員會經過考慮後，決定支持這項新提案。
He decided that the risks were too great.
他考慮後認為風險太大了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Decide"?How to make natural sentences with "Decide"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| decide + to + V | 決定做某事 | I decided to study abroad. (我決定出國留學。) |
| decide + that + clause | 斷定、認為 | She decided that it was time to leave. (她斷定是時候離開了。) |
| decide + on + noun | 就某事做出決定 | We need to decide on a date for the meeting. (我們需要決定會議的日期。) |
| decide + between + A + and + B | 在A與B之間做選擇 | He can't decide between the red one and the blue one. (他無法在紅色和藍色之間做決定。) |
| decide + wh- clause (what/when/how, etc.) | 決定（某事/何時/如何等） | They haven't decided where to go for dinner. (他們還沒決定去哪裡吃晚餐。) |
| decide + against + noun/V-ing | 決定反對或不採取某行動 | After much thought, she decided against quitting her job. (經過深思熟慮後，她決定不辭職。) |
| be + decided + by + noun | 由...決定 | The winner will be decided by a panel of judges. (勝負將由評審團決定。) |
用法說明
How is "Decide" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Decide"?
decide to do vs decide on doing
- decide to do 是最常見且標準的用法，表示「決定去做某事」，強調做出決定後將要採取的行動。
- decide on doing 或 decide on something 則強調「在幾個選項中做出選擇」，介系詞
on帶有「選定」的含義。 - 在大多數日常情境中，
decide to do是表達「決定做…」最自然、最通用的選擇。
對比例句： EN: After much thought, she decided to accept the job offer. 翻譯: 經過深思熟慮後，她決定接受那份工作邀約。
EN:We need to decide on a venue for the party.
翻譯:我們需要為派對選定一個場地。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 decide to do 來表達「決定做某事」即可；當特別強調從多個選項中「選定」一個時，再使用 decide on (doing) something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Decide" and similar words?How to choose "Decide" vs alternatives?
decide vs choose
「decide」強調經過思考後做出決定或判斷；「choose」則側重從多個選項中挑選一個。
decide vs determine
「decide」指做出選擇或決斷；「determine」則更強調經過調查或分析後確立事實或決心。
decide vs resolve
「decide」是普通的決定；「resolve」則帶有堅定的決心，尤其指克服困難的決定。
口語用法
How is "Decide" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Decide"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述自己或他人的決定過程或結果。 EN: So I was like, "I can't decide," and she just picked for me. 翻譯: 所以我就說：「我沒辦法決定。」然後她就直接幫我選了。
EN:He decided, "Okay, let's go tomorrow instead."
翻譯:他決定說：「好吧，我們改成明天去。」
語氣強調
常與「just」、「really」、「finally」等副詞連用，強調決定的當下性、困難度或最終結果。 EN: I just decided to quit my job yesterday. 翻譯: 我昨天才剛決定要辭職。
EN:I really can't decide between the two options.
翻譯:這兩個選項我真的沒辦法決定。
停頓填充
在思考或猶豫時，會用 "I'm deciding..." 或 "Let me decide..." 作為填充語，爭取思考時間。 EN: What do you want for dinner? Um... I'm deciding... maybe pizza? 翻譯: 晚餐你想吃什麼？嗯...我正在想...也許披薩？
EN:Let me decide... okay, I think we should take the earlier train.
翻譯:讓我想一下...好，我覺得我們應該搭早一點的火車。
注意：在正式書寫中，應避免上述過於口語化的引述句型（如 "I was like..."）及填充停頓的用法，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Decide"?What fixed phrases with "Decide" should I remember?
decide to do something
decide to [infinitive verb]
決定做某事
decide on something
decide on [noun/noun phrase]
就某事做出決定；選定某物
decide against something/doing something
decide against [noun/gerund]
決定不做某事；決定反對某事
decide between A and B
decide between [option A] and [option B]
在A和B之間做出選擇
decide that...
decide (that) [clause]
認定...；斷定...
decide for oneself
decide for oneself
自己決定
decide the matter
decide the matter
對事情做出裁決；解決此事
hard/difficult to decide
be hard/difficult to decide
難以決定
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Decide"?Which "Decide" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I decided to not go.
✓I decided not to go.
在英語中，否定不定詞時，通常將 'not' 放在 'to' 之前，而不是之後。
×I decided going to the party.
✓I decided to go to the party.
動詞 'decide' 後面接不定詞 'to + 動詞原形'，而不是動名詞 (V-ing)。
×I decided him to come.
✓I told/asked him to come. / I decided that he should come.
'Decide' 不是使役動詞，不能接 '受詞 + 不定詞' 的結構。表達「決定讓某人做某事」時，需使用其他結構，如 'decide that + 子句' 或換用其他動詞如 'tell', 'ask'。
×I am deciding what to do next.
✓I am trying to decide what to do next. / I haven't decided what to do next.
'Decide' 通常表示一個瞬間或短暫的決定動作，不常用進行式。當想表達「正在考慮、尚未決定」時，常用 'trying to decide', 'thinking about', 或 'haven't decided'。
×We decided about the plan.
✓We decided on the plan. / We made a decision about the plan.
表達「決定某事」時，'decide' 常與 'on' 連用，表示從多個選項中做出最終選擇。'About' 通常與 'make a decision' 或 'decide' 的子句結構連用。
×I decided buying a new phone.
✓I decided to buy a new phone.
這是動詞模式錯誤。'Decide' 後必須接不定詞 'to do'，不能直接接動名詞 'doing'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Decide"?What are tense/participle forms of "Decide"?
decides(3rd_singular)deciding(present_participle)decided(past)decided(past_participle)