1. having a firm decision and strong will to achieve something
下定決心的，堅決的
She was determined to finish the marathon despite the pain.
儘管疼痛，她仍下定決心要跑完馬拉松。
He is a very determined student who studies late every night.
他是一個非常堅決的學生，每晚都讀書到很晚。
Determined Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
determined
adjective
快速理解
What does "Determined" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Determined"?
形容有堅定決心或意志，或指某事物已被明確決定。
- 1
有決心的
EN: having a firm decision or strong will to achieve something
翻譯: 指一個人意志堅定，下定決心要做成某事。
- 2
堅決的
EN: showing a resolute and unwavering attitude
翻譯: 形容態度堅定不移，不輕易動搖或放棄。
- 3
已決定的
EN: having been decided or settled definitively
翻譯: 指某件事的結果、時間或方式已經被明確地定下來了。
小提醒：注意 'determined' 作形容詞時，常用於描述人的特質或態度（如：a determined person），而 'determined' 作為動詞的過去分詞時，則常與被動語態連用，表示『被決定』（如：The date was determined）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Determined" in English）
How to pronounce "Determined" in English?"Determined" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Determined" from YouTube Videos
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“Although she may not know this, my encounter with Celine has completely changed the way in which I view HIV clinical trials in developing countries and made me even more determined to be part of the movement to change the way in which things are done.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. showing a strong and unwavering quality or character
堅定的，堅毅的
She gave him a determined look, showing she wouldn't change her mind.
她給了他一個堅定的眼神，表明她不會改變主意。
His determined effort finally led to a breakthrough in the research.
他堅毅的努力最終使研究取得了突破。
3. officially decided or settled
已決定的，確定的
The date for the meeting has been determined.
會議的日期已經確定了。
The final price will be determined by market conditions.
最終價格將由市場狀況決定。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Determined"?How to make natural sentences with "Determined"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| determined + to + V | 下定決心要… | She is determined to finish the marathon. (她下定決心要跑完馬拉松。) |
| determined + that + clause | 決心… | He was determined that his team would win. (他決心他的團隊要獲勝。) |
| determined + by + noun | 由…決定 | The winner is determined by the final score. (勝負由最終分數決定。) |
| look/seem/sound + determined | 看起來/似乎/聽起來很堅決 | She sounded very determined on the phone. (她在電話裡聽起來非常堅決。) |
| absolutely/fiercely + determined | 絕對地/極度地堅決 | They are fiercely determined to protect their rights. (他們極度堅決地要保護自己的權利。) |
用法說明
How is "Determined" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Determined"?
determined to do vs determined on doing
- "determined to do" 是最常見且標準的用法，表示下定決心要做某事，強調的是意圖和決心。
- "determined on doing" 或 "determined on + 名詞" 的用法較為正式且少見，強調的是在特定目標或行動方案上做出了堅定的決定。
- 在絕大多數日常和正式語境中，使用 "determined to + 動詞原形" 都是最安全、最自然的選擇。
對比例句： EN: She is determined to finish the project by Friday. 翻譯: 她決心在週五前完成這個專案。
EN:After much debate, the committee was determined on implementing the new policy.
翻譯:經過多次辯論，委員會決定堅決實施新政策。
總結建議
建議學習者統一掌握並使用 "determined to + 動詞原形" 的結構，即可應對絕大多數情況。
易混淆對比
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determined vs stubborn
「determined」強調為達成目標而展現的堅定決心，通常是正面的；「stubborn」則指固執己見、不願改變，常帶有負面含義。
determined vs resolute
「determined」與「resolute」都表示堅定，但「resolute」語氣更強，更正式，強調在困難或壓力下毫不動搖的決心。
determined vs persistent
「determined」側重於達成特定目標的堅定心態；「persistent」則強調在行動上堅持不懈、持續努力，即使遇到阻礙也不放棄。
口語用法
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引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人堅定的決定或立場時，常用此詞。 EN: She was like, "I'm determined to finish this marathon," and you could tell she meant it. 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我下定決心要跑完這場馬拉松。」你聽得出來她是認真的。
EN:So he turns to me and says, "If you're determined to go, I won't stop you."
翻譯:然後他轉過來對我說：「如果你決心要去，我不會阻止你。」
語氣強調
在口語中，常透過重音或前置修飾語來加強「下定決心」的語氣。 EN: I am absolutely determined to make this work, no matter what. 翻譯: 我絕對是鐵了心要讓這件事成功，不管怎樣。
EN:She's dead determined to prove them all wrong.
翻譯:她簡直是鐵了心要證明他們全都錯了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "I'm determined..." 作為停頓，引出後續更具體的計畫或行動。 EN: I'm determined... to finally start my own business next year. 翻譯: 我決心…明年一定要開始自己的事業。
EN:We're determined... you know, to find a better solution for everyone.
翻譯:我們決心…嗯，要為大家找到一個更好的解決方案。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的引述句式（如 "She was like..."）、過於強烈的口語強調詞（如 "dead determined"）以及表示停頓的省略號（"..."）。建議使用更標準、結構完整的句子來表達決心，例如："She expressed her determination to complete the marathon" 或 "He was resolute in his decision."
常見短語
What common collocations use "Determined"?What fixed phrases with "Determined" should I remember?
determined to do something
be determined to + INF
下定決心要做某事
determined effort
determined + N
堅定的努力
determined opposition
determined + N
堅決的反對
determined look
determined + N
堅定的表情
determined attempt
determined + N
堅決的嘗試
determined by something
be determined by + N
由某事物決定
firmly determined
adv + determined
堅決地決心
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Determined"?Which "Determined" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is determine to succeed.
✓He is determined to succeed.
作為形容詞時，必須使用過去分詞形式 'determined'，而非動詞原形 'determine'。
×He is determined for winning.
✓He is determined to win.
形容詞 'determined' 後接不定詞 'to + V' 表示決心要做某事，而非使用介系詞 'for' 加動名詞。
×His determine is admirable.
✓His determination is admirable.
想表達「決心」這個名詞概念時，應使用名詞 'determination'，而非形容詞 'determined'。
×She is very determined to go.
✓She is absolutely / extremely determined to go.
雖然口語中 'very determined' 可以接受，但更地道的強調用法是使用 'absolutely', 'extremely', 'utterly' 等副詞來修飾 'determined'，以加強語氣。
×He determined to leave early.
✓He was determined to leave early.
當 'determined' 作為形容詞，描述主語的狀態或特質時，必須與 be 動詞連用。單獨使用 'determined' 會被理解為動詞的過去式，意為「決定」，語意不同。
×She is determined about studying abroad.
✓She is determined to study abroad.
形容詞 'determined' 後不接介系詞 'about'，應直接接不定詞 'to + V' 來表達決心的內容。
詞形變化
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