“坚定”常见的英文表达有 firm、determined、resolute 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境和要表达的含义:
含义:强调稳定、坚固,不易动摇或改变,可用于形容人的立场、态度、决心,也可形容物体坚实。
例句:
He has a firm belief in justice.(他对正义有着坚定的信念。)
The chair has a firm seat.(这把椅子的座位很坚实。)
含义:侧重于表示有坚定的决心,决心去做某事,强调内心的坚定意志和为实现目标而不懈努力的意愿。
例句:
She is determined to finish the project on time.(她决心按时完成这个项目。)
Despite the difficulties, he remained determined to succeed.(尽管困难重重,他仍然决心要成功。)
含义:语气较为强烈,指在面对困难、挑战或反对意见时,坚定不移、毫不动摇,常带有一种果断、坚决的意味。
例句:
The general gave resolute orders to his troops.(将军向部队下达了坚决的命令。)
She showed a resolute attitude in dealing with the crisis.(她在处理危机时表现出了坚决的态度。)