de·ci·sive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ ●○○ adjectiveadj 1 DECIDEan action, event etc that is decisive has a big effect on the way that something develops 决定性的,关键性的decisive factor/effect/influence etc Women can play a decisive role in the debate over cloning. 对于克隆问题的辩论,女性能起到决定作用。
decisive action/steps We will take decisive steps towards political union with Europe. 我们将朝着与欧洲政治上融合的方向迈出关键的步子。
2 DECIDEsomeone who is decisive is good at making decisions quickly and with confidence 果断的,决断的 OPP indecisive a talent for quick decisive action 能够迅速而果断地行动的天赋
3 definite and clear in a way that leaves no doubt 确定的,明确的 OPP indecisivedecisive victory/result/defeat etc 彻底的胜利/明确的结果/显然的失败等
The answer was a decisive no. 回答是明确否定的。
—decisively adverbadv Yet again, we have failed to act decisively. 我们再一次未能果断行动。
—decisiveness noun [uncountableU] military decisiveness 军事上的决断
the speed and decisiveness of his victory 他干脆利落的胜利