certain adj. ⇨certain (certain to agree/win)⇨particular (Certain people disagree.)⇨sure (Are you certain?)certain
adjective
➡ See also the entry for conclusive另见conclusive条certain ♦︎ bound ♦︎ sure ♦︎ definite ♦︎ destined ♦︎ guaranteed ♦︎ assuredThese words all describe sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.这些词均表示肯定的、确定的、一定会。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆certain / sure / assured of sth◆certain / bound / sure / destined / guaranteed to do sth◆certain / definite that...◆I couldn't say for certain / sure / definite.◆to seem certain / bound to... / sure / definite / destined / guaranteed / assured◆to look certain / sure / definite / destined / guaranteed / assured◆by no means certain / sure / definite / guaranteed / assured◆fairly / quite / absolutely certain / sure / definite■certainthat you can rely on to happen or be true确实,确定,肯定(会发生或属实)◆It's certain that they will agree.他们肯定会同意。◆She looks certain to win an Oscar.看来奥斯卡金像奖她拿定了。◆If you want to be certain of getting into the concert, buy your ticket now.要想有把握听到音乐会,现在就买票吧。◆The climbers face certain death if the rescue attempt is unsuccessful.如果救援行动不成功,登山队员必死无疑。OPPuncertain ⇨ uncertain▸certainly
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◆This will certainly make them think again.这一定会让他们重新考虑的。◆She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful.她当然有吸引力,但说不上漂亮。■bound baʊnd [not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be sth一定会;肯定会◆There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.引进新系统后一定会发生变化。◆You've done so much work-you're bound to pass the exam.你下了这么大工夫,考试绝对没问题。◆It was bound to happen sooner or later(= we should have expected it).这事迟早要发生。ⓘ Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc. * bound只用于bound to do、bound to be等短语中。■surecertain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on一定(会发生);确切的;可靠的◆She's sure to be picked for the team.她一定会入选该队。◆There's only one sure way of knowing.获取知识的可靠方法只有一个。◆It's a sure sign of economic recovery.这是经济复苏的确切迹象。◆ (ratherinformal) He's a sure bet for the presidential nomination(= he is certain to get it).他是总统候选人提名的铁定人选。■definite (especiallyspoken) certain to happen; that is not going to change肯定(会发生)的;确定的;不会改变的◆Is it definite that he's leaving?他肯定要离开吗?◆I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.我听到一些传言,但都不确定。◆Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?你最晚明天给我确切的答复行吗?◆Have they made you a definite offer of a job?他们确定给你一份工作了吗?▸definitely
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◆I definitely remember sending the letter.我清楚地记得把信寄了。◆'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!'“你们打算要孩子吗?”“没这个打算!”◆The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet(= it may change).搬家日期还没确定。◆Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not.请明确告知您是否会来。■destined ˈdestɪnd (formal) having a future which has been decided or planned at an earlier time, especially by fate(尤指命中)注定的◆He was destined for a military career, like his father before him.他命中注定要步父亲的后尘,过戎马生涯。◆We seem destined never to meet.我们似乎命中注定无缘相见。 see also destiny ⇨ luck■guaranteed ˌgærənˈtiːd certain to have a particular result肯定会;必定会◆If we try to keep it a secret, she's guaranteed to find out.如果我们试图保密,她一定会发现。◆That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.那样的行为肯定会让他生气。■assuredəˈʃʊəd, əˈʃɔːd; NAmEəˈʃʊrd (written) certain to happen; certain to get sth必将发生的;确定的;肯定得到的◆Victory seemed assured.胜利在望。◆The French team are now assured of a place in the final.法国队现在一定能进入决赛了。
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