determine verb ⇨determine (determined by social factors)⇨decide (A date has yet to be determined.)⇨find3 (determine the cause)
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determine ♦︎ shape ♦︎ govern ♦︎ dictate ♦︎ form ♦︎ decide ♦︎ ruleThese words all mean to control or to influence the way that sth happens or that sb/sth develops.这些词均表示支配或影响事情的发生、发展或人的发展。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺下图显示这些词所表达支配或影响的程度
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PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to determine / shape / govern / dictate / decide how...◆to determine / govern / dictate / decide what / when / why...◆to determine / dictate that ...◆to determine / shape / dictate / decide the outcome / result (of sth)◆to determine / shape / dictate the course / direction / future (of sth)◆to determine / shape / form the character of sb / sth◆to determine / shape / govern behaviour◆a factor determines / shapes / governs / decides sth◆a force determines / shapes / governs sth◆to be largely determined / governed / dictated by sth■determine [transitive, often passive] (formal) to make sth happen in a particular way or be of a particular type决定；支配；影响◆Female employment was determined by economic and social factors.女性的就业受经济和社会因素的影响。◆The physical capabilities of a plant determine where it can and cannot live.植物的自然适应能力决定了它适合在什么地方生存。◆Upbringing plays an important part in determining a person's character.后天培养对于一个人性格的形成起着重要作用。■shape [transitive] to have an important influence on the way sb/sth develops决定⋯的形成；影响⋯的发展◆Historical events helped to shape the town.历史事件对这个城镇的发展有相当的影响。◆She had a leading role in shaping party policy.她在该党的政策方向定调上起了主导作用。◆Religion had long been losing its power to shape and control behaviour.长期以来宗教已经失去了对人们行为的影响和控制力。■govern [transitive, often passive] (ratherformal) to control or influence how sth happens or works or how sb behaves控制；支配；影响◆Prices are very much governed by market demand.价格的高低在很大程度上取决于市场的需求。◆We need changes in the law governing school attendance.我们需要对影响就学率的法规作一些改动。◆All his decisions had been entirely governed by self-interest.他的所有决定完全受利己之心支配。■dictate [transitive, intransitive](of particular circumstances) to control what happens or the way that sth happens（特定情况）支配，摆布，决定◆It's generally your job that dictates where you live now.一般说来，你的工作决定了你当前的居住地点。◆Circumstances dictated that I had to wait nearly two years.客观环境决定，我得等将近两年。◆This is clearly the best choice, unless financial considerations dictate otherwise.这显然是最佳选择，除非经济上不允许。◆She had to remain indoors for 30 days before the wedding, as custom dictates.按照习俗的规定，婚礼前30天她必须足不出户。■form [transitive] to have an important influence on the way sb's character or ideas develop对（性格或思想的形成）有重大影响◆Positive and negative experiences form a child's character.正反两方面的经历都会影响儿童性格的形成。◆No other work of fiction has had such an influence in forming public attitudes.没有哪本小说对公众的态度产生过这么大的影响。NOTE辨析 Shape or form?Both these words can be used to talk about the influences on a person's character or ideas.这两个词都可指对人的性格或思想产生影响◆to shape / form sb's character / ideas / attitude / opinions决定某人性格／思想／态度／观点的形成Shape, but not form can also be used to talk about influencing sb's behaviour or a course of events. * shape还可指对人的行为或事态发展产生影响，form则不能◆Historical events helped to form the town.◆the power of religion to form behaviour■decide [transitive, intransitive] to determine the result of sth决定（或影响）⋯的结果◆A mixture of skill and good luck decided the outcome of the game.实力和运气结合在一起决定了比赛的结果。◆In the end, price was the deciding factor.最终，价格成了决定因素。■rule [transitive, often passive] (oftendisapproving) to be the main thing that influences and controls sb's life or choices, especially in a way that restricts them支配；控制；制约◆The pursuit of money ruled his life.对金钱的追求支配着他的生活。◆We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock.我们生活在一个人人都受时间控制的社会里。
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decide ♦︎ choose ♦︎ determine ♦︎ make up your mind ♦︎ elect ♦︎ resolveThese words all mean to think carefully about what to do and make a choice from the possibilities that are available to you.这些词均表示在仔细思考、权衡之后作出选择。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to decide / determine / resolve on sth◆to decide / choose / determine / make up your mind / elect / resolve to do sth◆to decide / determine / resolve that...◆to decide / choose / make up your mind whether / what / how...◆to be free to decide / choose / determine◆to be difficult to decide / make your mind up◆to eventually / consciously decide / choose / resolve◆to finally decide / make up your mind / resolve■decide [intransitive, transitive] to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available to you and then make a choice or judgement about what to do作出抉择；决定；选定◆It's up to you to decide.这事由你来决定吧。◆They decided against taking legal action.他们决定不提起诉讼。◆We've decided not to go away after all.我们最终还是决定不离开。◆I can't decide what to do.我拿不定主意该做什么。◆I can't tell you what to do－you'll have to decide for yourself.我不能告诉你该做什么，你得自己决定。◆It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.学校要购买新软件，这事已经定了。◆We might be hiring new people but nothing has been decided yet.我们也许会雇些新人，不过现在什么都还没定下来。 see also decide ⇨ choose, undecided ⇨ unsure▸decision
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[countable, uncountable] ◆to make a decision(= to decide)作出决定 (BrE) ◆to take a decision作出决定◆We need a decision on this by next week.下周之前这个问题我们得有个决定。◆We finally reached a decision(= decided after some difficulty).我们终于作出了决定。◆a big(= important) decision一项重大决定◆The moment of decision had arrived.抉择的时刻到了。■choose(chose, chosen) [intransitive] to prefer or decide to do sth or behave in a particular way, after thinking about the different possibilities that are available（考虑过各种可能的情况后）选择，宁愿◆Employees can retire at 60 if they choose.雇员可以选择在60岁退休。◆Many people choose not to marry.许多人宁愿不结婚。 see also choice ⇨ option■determine [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to officially decide and/or arrange sth; to make a firm decision to do sth确定；裁决；安排；下定决心（做某事）◆A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.会议日期尚待确定。◆As she walked home, she determined to speak to her boss the next day.走路回家时，她打定主意第二天找老板谈谈。◆The government determined on a change of policy.政府决定改变政策。 see also determined ⇨ determined1■make up your ˈmind ( make your ˈmind up)
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to make a firm decision about sth, especially after a period of thinking carefully about it作出决定，下定决心（尤指经过一段时间的仔细考虑之后）◆I couldn't make up my mind about the new job.关于这份新工作我还没能决定好。◆He had clearly made up his mind to leave.他显然已经决定要离开了。◆You'll never persuade him to stay－his mind's made up.你根本无法劝他留下来－他主意已定。■elect [transitive] (usually used in the phrase elect to do sth通常用于短语elect to do sth) (formal) to choose to do sth, especially rather than being told or forced to do it（尤指自愿）选择，决定（做某事）◆Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.现在越来越多人选择在家工作。■resolve [intransitive] (ratherformal, written) to make a firm decision to do sth; to reach a decision in a meeting, etc. by means of a formal vote下定决心；决定；表决；作出决议◆We had resolved on making an early start.我们已经决定早点动身。◆She resolved that she would never see him again.她决心再也不见他了。◆The Supreme Council resolved to resume control over the press.最高委员会作出决议恢复对新闻机构的控制。▸resolution
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[countable] ◆She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often.她决定要多走走亲戚。◆The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for a halt to hostilities.联合国安理会一致通过决议，呼吁各方停止对抗。
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find that sth is true发现某事属实Look what I've found!看我发现了什么！find a cure for cancer寻找癌症疗法I can't find my keys.我找不到我的钥匙了。find ♦︎ establish ♦︎ identify ♦︎ determine ♦︎ ascertain ♦︎ discoverThese words mean to become aware of sth by searching, studying or thinking carefully.这些词均表示经寻找、研究或思考后发现、查明、得出。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to establish / identify / determine / ascertain what / how / when / where / why / whether...◆to establish / ascertain that...◆It was established / ascertained that...◆to find / establish / identify / determine / ascertain / discover the cause◆to find / establish / identify / determine / discover the correlation◆to find / establish / identify / discover a connection◆to find / identify / discover a solution◆to find / discover the answer◆to find / discover a cure◆to establish / ascertain the facts■find(found, found) [transitive] to become aware of sb/sth by searching, studying or thinking carefully（经寻找、研究或思考）发现，查明，得出◆Scientists are still trying to find a cure for cancer.科学家仍在努力寻找治疗癌症的方法。◆I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject.在这个课题上要提出什么新看法，我觉得挺困难的。◆Have they found anyone to replace her?他们找到了代替她的人没有？◆Can you find me a hotel?你能给我找一家旅馆吗？■establish [transitive] (ratherformal) to find or prove the facts of a situation查实；确定；证实◆Police are still trying to establish the cause of death.警方仍在努力确定死因。◆They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall.他们已证实他是摔伤的。◆We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting.我们需要查实枪击发生时她身在何处。■identify [transitive] (ratherformal) to find a connection, cause or solution to a problem by studying the matter carefully（经研究）找到，发现（关联、原因或解决办法）◆Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer.科学家发现了饮食与癌症之间的关联。◆As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company.迄今为止他们还没有为公司找到买主。◆They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system.他们正试图弄清现行制度的弊端所在。ⓘ You usually identify sth by first thinking of a possible connection, cause, etc. and then looking for evidence to prove or disprove it. * identify通常指首先考虑可能的关联、原因等，然后寻找证据证明是对是错。 see also identify ⇨ identify■determine [transitive] (formal) to find the facts about sth; to calculate sth exactly查明；测定；准确算出◆An enquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.已展开调查以确定事故原因。◆Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.计算机模型有助于测定某特定地区是否可能发生洪水。■ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn; NAmEˌæsərˈteɪn/ [transitive] (formal) to establish the facts of a situation查明；弄清◆It should be ascertained that the plans comply with the law.必须要弄清楚，这些计划要合法。NOTE辨析 Establish or ascertain?Ascertain is an even more formal way of saying establish. However, establish is usually only used in the context of official or scientific investigations; ascertain can also be used when you are trying to find out about sb's personal intentions and feelings, although it is still very formal. * ascertain比establish还要正式。不过，establish通常只用于官方调查或科学研究的语境；ascertain亦可指弄清某人的个人意图和感情，但这种用法依然很正式◆Could you ascertain whether she will be coming to the meeting?请你弄清楚她来不来开会好吗？◆Could you establish whether she will be coming to the meeting.■discover [transitive] to be the first person to become aware that a particular thing or place exists by searching, studying or thinking（经寻找、研究或思考）第一个发现◆Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS.全世界的科学家都在努力寻找治疗艾滋病的方法。▸discovery
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[countable, uncountable] ◆Researchers have made some important new discoveries.研究人员已有一些重大的新发现。◆the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century20世纪抗生素的发现