The determined researcher spent three years in the desert, collecting data on rare plant species despite harsh conditions.
这位坚定的研究员在沙漠中花了三年时间，尽管条件恶劣，仍收集稀有植物物种的数据。
Which choice best defines “determined”?
A — Having a strong desire to do something. “determined” means having a strong desire to do something.
Which word means “having a strong desire to do something”?
B — determined. “determined” means having a strong desire to do something.
determined — having a strong desire to do something. In Chinese: 坚定的，坚决的.
determined is pronounced /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/.
The determined researcher spent three years in the desert, collecting data on rare plant species despite harsh conditions. (这位坚定的研究员在沙漠中花了三年时间，尽管条件恶劣，仍收集稀有植物物种的数据。)
resolute, persistent, steadfast — all close in meaning to determined (having a strong desire to do something).
indecisive, irresolute — each the opposite of determined (having a strong desire to do something).
Yes. determined is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.