A determinant of something causes it to be of a particular kind or to happen in a particular way.
例句
The windows and the views beyond them are major determinants of a room's character.窗户和窗外的景色是决定一个房间特色的主要因素。...the types of determinants that are likely to influence trade in a specific industry.可能会影响特定行业贸易情况的种种决定因素
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a determining or causal element or factor;
"education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
2. a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations
Adjective
1. having the power or quality of deciding;
"the crucial experiment""cast the deciding vote""the determinative (or determinant) battle"