1·They had survived by sheer determination.
他们全凭坚强的决心幸存下来。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·Armed with cell phones, social media, and sometimes just sheer determination, youth from North Africa to the Middle East are struggling to take ownership of their future.
凭着手机、社交网络和一往无前的决心，从北非到中东的年轻一代正力争掌握自己的未来。
3·Tears streamed down my face as I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with awe, amazement and even reverence as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles.
我坐在座位边上，带着敬畏、惊奇和敬意看着她以决然的精神一点一点挪过最后的几里地。泪水从我的脸上滚落下来。
4·They have, through sheer dogged determination, slowly gained respect for their efforts.
他们凭借顽强的毅力慢慢地为自己的努力赢得了尊重。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》