Predetermining
v. 预先裁定( predetermine的现在分词 ); 注定
🗣️ 情景例句
I know it.
我知道。
I'll call you back.
我回电话给你。
for fear the agents of other firms should be able to trace the kind of research they are likely to be undertaking.
他们生怕别的公司的情报人员据此摸到他们可能要从事的某项科研项目。