early 15c., "dissolved, of loose structure," also "morally lax," from Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere "untie, unfasten, loose, loosen" (see resolution). Meaning "determined, decided, absolute, final" is from c. 1500, especially in resolute answer, a phrase "common in 16th c." [OED]. From 1530s of persons. The notion is of "breaking (something) into parts" as the way to arrive at the truth of it and thus make the final determination (compare resolution). Related: Resolutely; resoluteness.
雙語例句
1. He described the situation as very dangerous and called for resolute action.
他將形勢描述得非常危險，并號召采取果斷行動。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader.
投票者認為他是一位堅定果斷的國際領導人。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He became even more resolute in his opposition to the plan.
他更加堅決地反對這個計劃。
來自《權威詞典》
4. He was resolute in carrying out his plan.
他堅決地實行他的計劃.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.