Dictionary entry
firmness of purpose
noun
目的坚定
the quality of being determined and unshakable in one's goals
- 1.
the trait of being resolute
In use
Her firmness of purpose helped her overcome every obstacle in her career.
The team's firmness of purpose never wavered, even when they faced setbacks.
To succeed, you need firmness of purpose and a willingness to work hard.
have firmness of purpose
She has firmness of purpose in her work.
她在工作中有着坚定的目的。
with firmness of purpose
He pursued his goals with firmness of purpose.
他以坚定的目的追求自己的目标。
demonstrate firmness of purpose
The leader demonstrated firmness of purpose during the crisis.
领导在危机期间展现了坚定的目的。
lack firmness of purpose
The plan failed because it lacked firmness of purpose.
该计划因缺乏坚定的目的而失败。
Common mistakes
He has firm purpose.He has firmness of purpose.
混淆了形容词'firm'和名词'firmness'。'firm purpose'是形容词修饰名词，但需要名词短语表示'坚定'，所以应使用名词'firmness'，并用介词'of'连接。
She showed firmness on purpose.She showed firmness of purpose.
介词使用错误。'firmness of purpose'是固定搭配，表示'目的的坚定'；'on purpose'意为'故意地'，改变原意。
Connections
Confusing words
- resolve
- 决心 · 两者都指坚定，但 'resolve' 常暗含对某行动或目标的承诺，而 'firmness of purpose' 强调目的本身的不动摇性。
- determination
- 决心 · determination 通常强调决策的意志或达到目标的决心，而 'firmness of purpose' 突出目的之稳固。
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