dead set on

US /dɛd sɛt ɑn/
UK /dɛd sɛt ɑn/
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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.
下定决心要成为一名医生,无论有多困难。
They were dead set on winning the championship this year.
他们下定决心要赢得今年的冠军。