(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)
例句
用作名词 (n.)
This is a condensed foreordination. 这是一场浓缩的宿命。
At most we call it foreordination, which are beyond our control. 所以生老病死与人的命运无关，最多我们只能称其为宿命，是我们难以左右的。
美
[ˌfoʊrɔːdə'neɪʃən]
