destine
/ˈdestɪn/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6677 in the learning path
注定；预定
Definitions
v. to determine someone's future or something's intended purpose
注定；预定
Example
Everyone thought the talented young dancer was destined for success.
大家都觉得这位有天赋的年轻舞者注定会成功。
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are not destined to fail if they receive appropriate educational support and opportunities.
如果获得适当的教育支持和机会，弱势背景的儿童并非注定会失败。
Collocations
- be destined to do
- be destined for success
- goods destined for export
Word family
- destined (adj.)
- destiny (n.)
Usage tip
几乎总用被动：be destined for或to do。
FAQ
- What does destine mean?
- to determine someone's future or something's intended purpose
- How is destine pronounced?
- UK /ˈdestɪn/, US /ˈdestɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
