单词 | doggedness |
释义 | doggeddog‧ged /ˈdɒɡɪd $ ˈdɒː-/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINdogged ExamplesOrigin: 1300-1400 dogEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUS► determined Collocations if you are determined to do something, you have decided that you are definitely going to do it, and you will not let anything stop you. Determined is also used about someone’s character, when they usually behave in this way: · I was determined to be a doctor.· She’s a very determined woman. ► stubborn determined not to change what you are doing, especially when other people think you are behaving in an unreasonable way. Stubborn is often used when you disapprove of someone. It is also sometimes used when you admire them: · I wish you would stop being so stubborn!· Churchill’s stubborn refusal to surrender ► single-minded someone who is single-minded works very hard in order to achieve one particular thing, and thinks that everything else is much less important: · During a war, a leader must be single-minded and, if necessary, ruthless.· her single-minded pursuit of power ► tough determined to succeed, even if a situation is difficult or frightening: · In competitive sports, it is as important to be mentally tough as it is to be physically fit.· Gorelick is known as a tough manager. ► firm showing by your behaviour that you are determined not to change your mind, especially when you are telling someone what to do: · What this country needs is firm leadership.· You have to be firm with young children. ► feisty determined and full of energy, and not afraid to say what you think and argue with people – used especially when you admire this person. Feisty is often used about women: · In the film she plays a feisty young woman who is smarter than all the men put together.· a feisty kid with a mind of his own· the city’s feisty mayor ► headstrong determined to do what you want, without listening to other people’s advice or thinking about the results of your actions – used especially about young people: · Her sister was headstrong and impulsive, and made a point of going out whenever and wherever she liked. ► resolute formal doing something in a very determined way because you have very strong beliefs, aims etc: · the soldiers’ resolute defence of the town ► tenacious formal determined and refusing to give up: · McTaggart was seen by many in the environment movement as a tenacious hero.· his tenacious grip on power ► dogged [only before noun] dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined and that you will not give up – used especially in the following phrases: dogged determination/persistence/resistance/refusal: · The team played with dogged determination.· his dogged refusal to admit defeat· the dogged persistence of the defenders ► persistent continuing to do something, although this is difficult, or other people warn you not to do it: · If you want to get a job, you have to be persistent. Don’t give up. ► strong-willed always very determined to do what you want to do, even if other people think it is not a good idea to do it: · She has always been a strong-willed child. ► ruthless someone who is ruthless is so determined to get what they want, that they do not care if they harm other people: · a ruthless dictator· He was ruthless in his ambition. ► mean business to be determined to do something and show other people that you are determined to do it, even if it involves harming someone: · The one-day strike proved that the union meant business. Longman Language Activatorbehaviour that shows determination► determined: determined effort (to do something) · The world must make a more determined effort to stop the flow of arms to trouble spots.determined resistance/opposition etc (from somebody) · The proposal met with determined opposition from the government. ► stubborn: stubborn opposition/resistance/defence etc when the people involved are very determined to get what they want in a difficult situation and refuse to let anyone change their mind: · Despite stubborn opposition, the President managed to raise interest rates.· The oil companies face stubborn resistance from environmentalists. ► steadfast steadfast actions or behaviour show that you are determined not to change your beliefs or your support for someone, especially because you want to be loyal to them: steadfast belief/refusal/support etc: · Malta's steadfast defence from 1940-43 played an important part in the course of the war.· the steadfast support of America's alliesremain steadfast in your belief/loyalty/determination etc: · As a politician, you have to show resilience - the ability to remain steadfast in your beliefs. ► resolute resolute actions or behaviour show that you are strongly determined not to change your opinions or intentions, even though other people want you to change them: · Tough policies and resolute leadership always create enemies.resolute action/measures/opposition etc: · In the face of resolute opposition, the bill was withdrawn in November.stand resolute: · The players stood resolute in the hope of having their former agreement renewed. ► dogged dogged actions or behaviour show that you are very determined to continue doing something, even though it is difficult or takes a long time, and refuse to let others prevent you: dogged determination/persistence/insistence etc: · In the end we succeeded, through dogged determination plus a bit of good luck.· The dogged persistence of the police finally paid off when Hooper told them what he knew. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► dogged determination dogged behaviour shows that you are very determined to continue doing something: a dogged determination to succeed► see thesaurus at determined—doggedly adverb—doggedness noun [uncountable] a dogged determination to succeed COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be dogged by controversy (=cause controversy in a way that is a problem)· Even before it was introduced, the system was dogged by controversy. ► dogged/steely/grim determination (=very strong determination)· As a politician she was known for her dogged determination. ► be dogged by misfortune (=have a lot of bad luck over a period of time)· The project seemed dogged by misfortune. ► dogged persistence ‘Why can’t I come?’ repeated Will with dogged persistence. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► determination· It will take more than a streak of dogged determination to see it through.· Thanks to Swire's optimism, foresight, and dogged determination, the firm's operations were restored.· Even so, cleverness and dogged determination were not always appreciated.· Maintaining the impetus for change is brought about by nothing less than dogged determination. ► persistence· She was swamped by a wave of impotent anger at and violent dislike for the man whose dogged persistence bordered on persecution.· They ate outside but the flies, with dogged persistence, spoiled their food.· Only sheer dogged persistence will finally get you there. |
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