流畅英语口语教程1 Track 120

Laura Bukstern,10,was celebrating her grandparents golden wedding anniversary, when she had an idea. She decided¹ to release a golden and white heating filled balloon with her name and address and a note attached. In the note ,she asked the person who found the balloon to write back. Ten days later,a letter arrived at her home,it was replied from another Laura Bukstern,who had found the balloon in her garden 225KM away. Both Lauras were age 10 and both have three yellow and black ribby dogs,a tiny pig and a rabbit. "I chat at Laura on the phone."said first Laura," I hope we can become best friend. We have lots in common."

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。