decision
/dɪˈsɪʒn; dɪ`sɪʒən/ n
1 ~ (on/against sth); ~ (to do sth)
(a) [U] deciding; making up one's mind 决定; 决心
It's a matter for personal decision, ie Everybody must decide for themselves. 这是须由个人作决定的问题.
(b) [C] conclusion reached; judgement 得到的结论; 判断
arrive at/come to/make/reach a decision 作出决定
his decision against going on holiday 他不休假的决定
We took the difficult decision to leave. 我们好不容易才作出离开的决定.
Her decision to retire surprised us all. 她决定退休, 我们大为惊讶.
give a decision on an issue 就某问题作出决定
The judge's decision was to award damages to the defendant. 法官判决赔偿被告损失.
Discussion should be part of the decision-making process. 进行讨论该是作决定的过程.
2 [U] ability to decide quickly 迅速决定的能力
Anyone who lacks decision (ie who hesitates, can't decide questions) shouldn't be a leader. 不果断的人不应做领导.