decision
Significado: A choice or conclusion reached after consideration
A 'decision' is a conclusion or resolution reached after thinking about options. It's the act of deciding or the result of that process. Common phrases include 'make a decision,' 'final decision,' 'tough decision,' 'decision-making,' and 'arrive at a decision.' The related verb is 'decide' and adjective is 'decisive.'
Ejemplos
- It was a difficult decision, but I think I made the right choice. 这是一个艰难的决定,但我认为我做出了正确的选择。Fue una decisión difícil, pero creo que tomé la decisión correcta.難しい決断でしたが、正しい選択をしたと思います。어려운 결정이었지만 올바른 선택을 했다고 생각합니다.
- The committee's decision will be announced tomorrow. 委员会的决定将于明天公布。La decisión del comité se anunciará mañana.委員会の決定は明日発表されます。위원회의 결정은 내일 발표될 예정입니다.
- Don't rush into a decision – take your time. 不要仓促做决定——慢慢来。No te precipites en una decisión, tómate tu tiempo.急いで決断しないでください——ゆっくり考えてください。서둘러 결정하지 마세요——천천히 생각하세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'decisio' meaning 'a cutting off, a settlement', from 'decidere' meaning 'to cut off' (de- 'off' + caedere 'to cut'). The metaphor is of cutting away alternatives to arrive at a conclusion.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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