dead set on
US /dɛd sɛt ɑn/
UK /dɛd sɛt ɑn/

1.
下定决心, 坚决要
determined to do something, often despite difficulties or opposition
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She's dead set on becoming a doctor, no matter how hard it is.
她下定决心要成为一名医生,无论有多困难。
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They were dead set on winning the championship this year.
他们下定决心要赢得今年的冠军。