The game proved to be a dour struggle, with both men determined to win.

这次比赛结果成为一场恶战，因为两个人都志在必得。

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Since this was going to be the decisive game, they were determined to win it by hook or by crook.

因为这将是一场决定性的比赛，他们决心不择手段打赢它。

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He taught me not to be scared of my opponents, to be determined and to have confidence to win.

他让我懂得了不要惧怕自己的对手，要果断，要有必胜的决心。

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Mr Farron said he was expecting it to be a "tough fight" but said the party was "determined to win".

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