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词汇 thesaurus_articles_to-decide
释义

to decide


These words are used when you choose something after thinking about it.

The most common word for this is decide.


I've decided to move to Sweden.
Which outfit do you like better? I can't decide.

If someone is deciding a time or an amount, especially an exact date or price, fix and set are often used. Set is used in both UK and US English, but fix is mainly used in UK English.


UKThe price has been fixed at £10.
Have you set a date for the wedding?

If someone makes a final and certain decision about a plan, date, place to visit, etc., finalize is sometimes used.


We've chosen a venue for the wedding, but we haven't finalized the details yet.

The verb settle and the phrasal verb settle on/upon are also often used when someone is making a final decision.


OK then, we're going to Spain. That's settled.
Have you settled on a place to live yet?

When you resolve to do something, you decide that you will definitely do it.


I resolve to start exercising regularly.

The expression make up your mind is often used to mean decide.


I like them both - I just can't make up my mind which one to pick.
Have you made up your mind whether you're going?

If someone is unable to decide between two choices, in informal situations you can use the expression be torn between something and something else.


I'm torn between the fish and the beef.
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