determinant
n, adj (fml 文) (thing) that determines or decides how or if sth happens 决定因素; 决定性的
The main determinant of economic success is our ability to control inflation. 经济方面的成就主要取决於我们控制通货膨胀的能力.
My plane leaves at seven, so I think we'll take a taxi.
飞机7:00起飞,因此我想我们得乘出租车去。
Both of them are exciting. I like watching them. Are you good at sailing?
这两种运动都令人兴奋。我喜欢看。你擅长帆船吗?
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.