单词 | determine |
释义 | Word Frequency determine(dɪˈtɜːmɪn) verb 1. to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority 2. (transitive) to ascertain or conclude, esp after observation or consideration 3. (transitive) to shape or influence; give direction to experience often determines ability 4. (transitive) to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc the river determined the edge of the property 5. to make or cause to make a decision he determined never to marry 6. (transitive) logic to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or characteristics 7. (transitive) geometry to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of two points determine a line 8. mainly law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land 9. (transitive) to decide (a legal action or dispute) Word origin C14: from Old French determiner, from Latin dētermināre to set boundaries to, from de- + termināre to limit; see terminate |
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