determine
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/dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
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/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/
to find out or figure out something exactly
Scientists determine the age of fossils by testing them.
科学家通过测试来确定化石的年龄。
to control or decide how something happens or what it is like
Your choices determine your future path in life.
你的选择决定了你未来的人生道路。
to officially decide or set something
The committee will determine the rules for the competition.
委员会将确定比赛的规则。
to firmly decide to do something
She determined to study harder after failing the test.
考试不及格后,她决心更加努力学习。