| 单词 | decide |
| 释义 | decide decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ verb ↑Verb Endings for decide A2 [I or T] to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities: » They have to decide by next Friday.» I don't mind which one we have - you decide.» [+ to infinitive] In the end, we decided to go to the theatre.» [+ (that)] She decided (that) she would retire to the country.» [+ question word] I can't decide what to do.» He can't decide whether to buy it.» The committee decided in favour of (= made a formal judgment to choose) the cheapest option.Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and decidingC2 [T] to be the reason or situation that makes a particular result happen: » The weather decided the outcome of the cricket match.» Tim's mistake decided the game (= caused him to lose).Thesaurus+: ↑Decisions and decidingWord Builder:–Nouns: decision, indecision–Adjectives: decided, undecided, decisive, indecisive–Verbs: decide–Adverbs: decidedly, decisively, indecisively• • • Extra Examples:» The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.» Stand the paintings against the wall while we decide where to hang them.» They decided to move abroad and make a fresh start.» After a gap of five years, Jennifer decided to go back to work full-time.» Have you decided where you're going for your holiday this year?Common mistake: decide! Warning: Check your spelling!! Decide is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
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