1620s, originally theological, from pre- + determine or else from Late Latin praedeterminare (Augustine). Related: Predetermined; predetermining; predeterminate.
实用例句
1. We cannot read minds and we cannot predetermine intent.
我们不能看透别人的心中所想也不能预先断定别人的目的.
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2. These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome ( Jessica Mitford )
