英汉词典

1. 是…的决定因素
    If a particular factor determines the nature of a thing or event, it causes it to be of a particular kind.

    e.g. The size of the chicken pieces will determine the cooking time...
           鸡块的大小将决定烹饪时间的长短。
    e.g. Social status is largely determined by the occupation of the main breadwinner...
           社会地位很大程度上是由家里经济支柱的职业决定的。