“Be hell-bent on” nghĩa là gì?

“Be hell-bent on” -> nghĩa là cứ khăng khăng, nhất quyết làm điều gì (đến phát bực).

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In addition to Covid-19, the world is also facing a reckless trade war (chiến tranh thương mại), technological supremacy war (chiến tranh ưu thế về công nghệ), ultra-nationalism (chủ nghĩa dân tộc cực đoan) and closing opportunities for open trade. Countries seem to be hell bent on fighting a trade war with no exception. Although, it is impacting everyone, all are happy to fight in the name of national interest.

While the show was renewed for a second season in July of last year, Rhys has yet to see a script for it. “The writers are behind closed doors, teasing us with things. But I would assume, unless they take a drastic turn, that now that Perry’s taken the Bar [exam], we’ll see him as the fully-fledged (chính thức, đủ tư cách) lawyer,” Rhys said. “I have no idea what direction they’re going to take it in, [but] I think they’re hell-bent on throwing curveballs (cú phát bóng).”

This is why we have division of power into three segments as provided by the Constitution. President Biden is not smart enough to come up with these executive orders by himself. He is undoubtedly being heavily influenced by advisors that seem to be hell bent on taking complete control of the government.

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