指經過思考後做出的選擇或結論。
選擇
EN: a choice made after considering different options
翻譯: 在考慮不同選項後做出的選擇
結論
EN: the result of a process of judgment or deliberation
翻譯: 經過判斷或深思熟慮後得出的結果
果斷
EN: the quality of being able to make choices quickly and confidently
翻譯: 能快速且自信地做出選擇的特質
裁決
EN: an official judgment or ruling, especially in law or sports
翻譯: 正式的判決或裁定，尤指在法律或體育領域
小提醒：注意 'decision' 是可數名詞，通常搭配動詞 'make' 或 'reach' 使用，例如 'make a decision'。
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1. a choice or judgment that you make after thinking about different possibilities
決定；抉擇
I have to make a decision about which university to attend.
我必須決定要上哪一所大學。
It was a difficult decision, but we chose to move to a new city.
這是個困難的決定，但我們選擇搬到一個新城市。
2. the ability to make choices quickly and confidently
決斷力；果斷
A good leader needs to act with speed and decision.
一位好的領導者需要行動迅速且果斷。
He lacks decision and often hesitates for too long.
他缺乏決斷力，經常猶豫太久。
3. an official judgment or conclusion made by a court, committee, or other authority
判決；裁決；決議
The Supreme Court will announce its decision next week.
最高法院將於下週宣布其判決。
The committee's decision was final and could not be appealed.
委員會的裁決是最終的，無法上訴。
4. the outcome or result of a contest, game, or fight, especially as determined by judges or officials
（比賽、競賽的）判定結果
The boxing match ended in a split decision.
這場拳擊賽以分歧判定結束。
The referee's decision was controversial and sparked many complaints.
裁判的判定結果頗具爭議，引發了許多抱怨。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| make a decision | 做決定 | She needs to make a decision soon. (她需要很快做決定。) |
| come to a decision | 達成決定 | The committee finally came to a decision. (委員會終於達成了決定。) |
| reach a decision | 做出決定 | We must reach a decision by tomorrow. (我們必須在明天之前做出決定。) |
| a difficult/tough decision | 一個困難的決定 | Moving abroad was a difficult decision. (移居國外是一個困難的決定。) |
| a final decision | 最終決定 | The judge's ruling is the final decision. (法官的裁決是最終決定。) |
| decision on/about + noun | 關於…的決定 | The board will announce its decision on the merger. (董事會將宣布關於合併的決定。) |
| decision to + V | 做…的決定 | His decision to retire surprised everyone. (他退休的決定讓大家都很驚訝。) |
| under + someone's + decision | 根據某人的決定 | The team will act under the manager's decision. (團隊將根據經理的決定行動。) |
EN:We reached a decision on hiring a new manager.
翻譯:我們就聘請新經理一事達成了決定。
表達「做…的決定」時，請一律使用 decision to + 動詞原形 這個結構。
decision vs choice
decision 強調經過思考後的「決定」或「決議」，通常涉及判斷與後果；choice 則側重於從多個選項中「選擇」的行為或權利。
decision vs judgment
decision 指具體的「決定」或「決策」；judgment 則指形成決定背後的「判斷力」或「評價」。
decision vs resolution
decision 泛指一般的「決定」；resolution 常指經過深思或正式表決後確立的「決議」或「解決方案」，尤指意圖改變現狀的堅定決心。
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的決定時，常用「decision」來開頭，使話題聚焦。 EN: So, what's the decision? Are we going or not? 翻譯: 所以，決定是什麼？我們去還是不去？
EN:I heard about their decision to move offices.
翻譯:我聽說他們決定搬辦公室了。
為了強調決定的重要性或最終性，說話者會加重「decision」的語氣，或使用短句來加強肯定。 EN: That's my final decision. 翻譯: 這是我最終的決定。
EN:It was a tough decision, but I had to make it.
翻譯:這是個艱難的決定，但我不得不做。
在思考或組織語言時，「decision」有時會與停頓詞一起出現，作為話語間的填充，讓說話者有時間思考。 EN: Well... the decision, you know, wasn't easy for anyone. 翻譯: 嗯…這個決定，你知道的，對任何人來說都不容易。
EN:I mean, it's a big decision, right? We need more time.
翻譯:我是說，這是個重大的決定，對吧？我們需要更多時間。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充（如「you know」、「I mean」）以及過於簡短的引述句式。建議使用更完整、結構清晰的句子來陳述決定，例如：「The committee reached a decision after thorough deliberation.」
make a decision
verb + a + decision
做出決定
come to a decision
verb + to + a + decision
達成決定
a tough/difficult decision
adjective + decision
艱難的決定
final decision
adjective + decision
最終決定
reach a decision
verb + a + decision
達成決定
informed decision
adjective + decision
明智的決定；基於充分資訊的決定
decision affects
decision + verb
決定影響...
major decision
adjective + decision
重大決定
×I made a decision of going to university.
✓I made a decision to go to university.
「decision」後面通常接不定詞「to + 動詞原形」來表示決定的內容，而不是用「of + 動名詞」。
×We need to take a decision about this problem.
✓We need to make a decision about this problem.
在英語中，與「decision」搭配的動詞通常是「make」或「reach」，而不是「take」。「take a decision」是英式英語的用法，但在美式英語及大多數學習者教材中，「make a decision」更為常見和自然。
×The decision of the manager was final.
✓The manager's decision was final.
雖然「the decision of...」在文法上正確，但聽起來較為正式且笨重。在大多數情況下，使用所有格（'s）或形容詞形式（如「managerial decision」）會更自然、更簡潔。
×It was a hard decision between the two options.
✓It was a difficult decision between the two options.
形容「決定」困難時，更常用「difficult」、「tough」或「big」。「hard」雖然有時可用，但「difficult decision」是更標準、更常見的搭配。
×I decisioned to study abroad.
✓I decided to study abroad.
「decision」是名詞，其對應的動詞是「decide」。不應將名詞「decision」誤用作動詞。
×They made decision to close the factory.
✓They made a decision to close the factory. / They made the decision to close the factory.
「decision」作為可數名詞，在表示「做出一個決定」時，前面通常需要冠詞（a/an/the）或所有格代名詞（如：my, their）。