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单词 do-or-die
释义

do-or-die

adjective

ˈdü-ər-ˈdī How to pronounce do-or-die (audio)
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1
: doggedly determined to reach one's objective : indomitable
2
: presenting as the only alternatives complete success or complete ruin
a do-or-die situation

Synonyms

  • bent (on or upon)
  • bound
  • decisive
  • determined
  • firm
  • hell-bent (on or upon)
  • intent
  • out
  • purposeful
  • resolute
  • resolved
  • set
  • single-minded
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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

do-or-die

adjective

as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • determined
  • resolute
  • decisive
  • intent
  • positive
  • confident
  • firm
  • out
  • purposeful
  • bound
  • resolved
  • serious
  • set
  • single-minded
  • adamant
  • hell-bent (on or upon)
  • bent (on or upon)
  • earnest
  • vehement
  • certain
  • hardened
  • on one's mettle
  • willful
  • persistent
  • uncompromising
  • bitter
  • unrelenting
  • stubborn
  • tenacious
  • implacable
  • cocksure
  • unwavering
  • sure
  • steady
  • unyielding
  • unhesitating
  • unfaltering
  • unswerving
  • hardheaded
  • unbending
  • rigid
  • immovable
  • obdurate
  • dogged
  • perverse
  • headstrong
  • pertinacious
  • mulish
  • inflexible
  • pigheaded
  • adamantine
  • hard
  • wilful
  • self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uncertain
  • faltering
  • indecisive
  • undetermined
  • unresolved
  • hesitant
  • doubtful
  • irresolute
  • dubious
  • suspicious
  • unsettled
  • skeptical
  • unsure
  • weak-kneed
  • reluctant
  • undecided
  • wavering
  • vacillating
  • distrustful
  • mistrustful
  • unconvinced
  • loath
  • disinclined
  • indisposed
  • loathe
  • loth
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