determine
/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ · /dɪˈtɝːmɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5126 in the learning path
查明；确定
Definitions
v. To discover or establish something through examination.
查明；确定
v. To control or strongly influence what happens.
决定；影响结果
v. To make a firm decision to do something.
决定；下决心
Example
The mechanic determined why my bicycle brakes were sticking.
修车师傅查明了我的自行车刹车卡住的原因。
Researchers must determine whether smaller classes improve learning outcomes before governments invest heavily in additional teaching staff.
在政府投入大量资金增聘教师之前，研究人员必须确定小班教学是否能改善学习成果。
Collocations
- determine the cause
- determine whether
- determine the outcome
- be determined to
Word family
- determination (n.)
- determined (adj.)
- determinant (n.)
Synonyms
- establish
- ascertain
- decide
Usage tip
determine whether 意为查明是否；后接从句。
FAQ
- What does determine mean?
- To discover or establish something through examination. To control or strongly influence what happens. To make a firm decision to do something.
- How is determine pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/, US /dɪˈtɝːmɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
