| 单词 | resolutely |
| 释义 | resolutely (once / 926 pages) adv When you do something resolutely, you are determined to make it happen. If you resolutely sit down and do your math homework, you'll work hard at it until it's done. The adverb resolutely is perfect for describing something you do in a strong, purposeful way. You might resolutely decide to clean your room, and immediately make your bed and start filling up a garbage bag. Strangely, the original meaning of resolutely and its adjective form, resolute, was almost completely opposite to its meaning now: it meant "dissolved, or of loose structure," from a Latin root word, resolvere, "untie, unfasten, or loose." WORD FAMILYresolute: irresolute, resolutely, resoluteness, resolutest+/irresolute: irresolutely, irresoluteness USAGE EXAMPLESHe said China in 2016 upheld its peaceful development while resolutely defending its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016) “China is resolutely opposed to this and requests the U.S. stop such activities,” he said. Seattle Times(Dec 18, 2016) “China is resolutely opposed to this, and demands the U.S. stops this kind of activity,” it said. Time(Dec 17, 2016) 1adv showing firm determination or purpose she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him he entered the building resolutely Ant irresolutely lacking determination or decisiveness 2adv with firmness Syn|Ant decisively indecisively lacking firmness or resoluteness |
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