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resoluteness

/rez-uh-loot/US // ˈrɛz əˌlut //UK // (ˈrɛzəˌluːt) //

坚定不移,果断,坚定性,坚决性

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
    • : characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters.

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Examples

  • His resoluteness and his determination inspired all around him.

  • Will you in the plenitude of your might, and the resoluteness of kindled energy, will the extinction of those unruly passions?

  • The man sat very still a moment, and then bent with a swift resoluteness towards his companion.

  • At intervals her wonted courage and resoluteness resumed the ascendancy.

  • Unlike that of violence it certainly involves the exercise of restraint and patience: but it requires also resoluteness of will.

  • His voice was almost a snarl, but there was a resoluteness in the tone that awed them more than violence would have done.