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. 决定[正式]

The size of the chicken pieces will determine the cooking time. 鸡块的大小决定烹饪时间。

2. determinationN-UNCOUNT 决定

...the gene which is responsible for male sex determination. …决定男性性别的基因。

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. 该调查将查明真相。

Experts say testing needs to be done on each contaminant to determine the long-term effects on humans. 专家说需要对每种污染物进行测试，以查明对人类的长期影响。

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

The Baltic people have a right to determine their own future. 波罗的海人民有权决定他们自己的未来。

5. determinationN-COUNT 决定

We must take into our own hands the determination of our future. 我们必须将我们未来的决定权掌握在自己手中。

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

He determined to rescue his two countrymen. 他决心要援救他的两位同胞。