determine

1. V-T If a particular factor determines the nature of a thing or event, it causes it to be of a particular kind. 決定[正式]

The size of the chicken pieces will determine the cooking time. 雞塊的大小決定烹飪時間。

2. determinationN-UNCOUNT 決定

...the gene which is responsible for male sex determination. …決定男性性別的基因。

3. V-T To determine a fact means to discover it as a result of investigation. 查明[正式]

The investigation will determine what really happened. 該調查將查明真相。

Experts say testing needs to be done on each contaminant to determine the long-term effects on humans. 專家說需要對每種汙染物進行測試，以查明對人類的長期影響。

4. V-T If you determine something, you decide about it or settle it. 決定

The Baltic people have a right to determine their own future. 波羅的海人民有權決定他們自己的未來。

5. determinationN-COUNT 決定

We must take into our own hands the determination of our future. 我們必須將我們未來的決定權掌握在自己手中。

6. V-T If you determine to do something, you make a firm decision to do it. 決心[正式]

He determined to rescue his two countrymen. 他決心要援救他的兩位同胞。