dead set
短语n. 决定性攻击, 猛烈攻击
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释义与例句
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1.
The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.
体育The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times.
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2.
A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.
to be at a dead set
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3.
A determined effort.
比喻 引申义I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.
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4.
A pointed and persistent attack on a person.
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1.
Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.
If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.
The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election.
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2.
Complete and utter; total.
澳大利亚 非正式He is a dead set fool.