be hell-bent on something

Related to word: hell

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be resolutely determined to achieve something, often without regard for potential risks or negative consequences.

    一心一意要做,不顾一切后果

    • Despite his friends advising against it, he was hell-bent on finishing the extremely challenging marathon.

      尽管朋友们劝他不要这么做,他还是下定决心要完成这场极具挑战的马拉松。

    • She was hell-bent on becoming a top chef, practicing in the kitchen for hours each day.

      她下定决心要成为顶级厨师,每天在厨房里练习好几个小时。

    • The company was hell-bent on launching the new product before the end of the year, even if it meant taking risks.

      公司下定决心要在年底前推出新产品,即使这意味着要冒险。