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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary de·ci·sive DATE 1611 1. having the power or quality of deciding a decisive battle 2. resolute , determined a decisive manner 3. unmistakable , unquestionable a decisive superiority Synonyms: see conclusive • de·ci·sive·ly adverb • de·ci·sive·ness noun English Etymology decisive 1611, see decide. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 decisive de·cisive / di5saisiv / adjective1. very important for the final result of a particular situation 决定性的；关键的: a decisive factor / victory / battle 决定性的因素/胜利/战役 She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations. 她在和谈中起了关键作用。 a decisive step (= an important action that will change a situation) towards a cleaner environment 朝着更清洁的环境迈出的关键一步 ⇨ note at essential 2. able to decide sth quickly and with confidence 坚决的；果断的；决断的: decisive management 果断的管理层 The government must take decisive action on gun control. 政府必须在枪支管制方面采取果断措施。 OPP indecisive • de·cisive·ly adv. Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English decisive adj. VERBS be, prove ADV. absolutely | potentially He had one potentially decisive factor in his favour: the element of surprise. | ultimately It is the chief executive's opinion which is ultimately decisive. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition adj. Function: adjective Synonyms: DECIDED 2, bent, determined, intent, resolute, resolved, set, settled Related Words: imperative, imperious, masterful, peremptory; assured, self-assured, self-confident; steadfast, unswerving, unwavering Contrasted Words: fluctuating, oscillating; hesitant, reluctant; doubtful, dubious, irresolute, uncertain, undecided Antonyms: indecisive Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged de·ci·sive \də̇ˈsīsiv, dēˈs-, -ēv also -ˈsīz- or -əv\ adjective Etymology: French décisif, from Middle French decisif, from Latin decisus + Middle French -if -ive 1. : having the power or quality of deciding : putting an end to < a decisive controversy > : conclusive < we shall win a complete and decisive victory over the forces of evil — Sir Winston Churchill > 2. : marked by or displaying decision : resolute , determined < the clarity that comes from the decisive mind of the man of direct action — J.P.Wood > 3. : that is beyond doubt : unmistakable , unquestionable < a decisive superiority > Synonyms: see conclusive |
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