early 15c., "dissolved, of loose structure," also "morally lax," from Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere "untie, unfasten, loose, loosen" (see resolution). Meaning "determined, decided, absolute, final" is from c. 1500, especially in resolute answer, a phrase "common in 16th c." [OED]. From 1530s of persons. The notion is of "breaking (something) into parts" as the way to arrive at the truth of it and thus make the final determination (compare resolution). Related: Resolutely; resoluteness.
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1. He described the situation as very dangerous and called for resolute action.
彼は情勢を非常に危険に記述し、断固たる行動をとるよう呼びかけた。
2.Voters perceive him as a decisive and resolute international leader.
投票者は、彼が断固たる国際指導者だと考えている。
3.He became even more resolute in his opposition to the plan.
彼はこの計画にもっと断固として反対した。
4.He was resolute in carrying out his plan.
彼は断固として彼の計画を実行した。
5.The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.