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BNC: 440 COCA: 577

certain adjective WITHOUT DOUBT

B1 having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective肯定的,无疑的;有把握的;确定的

[ + (that) ] Are you absolutely certain (that) you gave them the right number?你敢肯定你给他们的号码没错吗?
I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing.我确信你做得对。
You should make certain (that) everyone understands the instructions.你应该确保大家都能听懂指令。
The police seem certain (that) they will find the people responsible for the attack.警方似乎确信他们会查出这起袭击事件的责任人。
[ + question word ] I'm not certain how much it will cost.我不能确定这要花费多少钱。
He was quite certain about/of his attacker's identity.他对袭击他的人的身份很肯定。
One thing is certain - she won't resign willingly.有一点是肯定的——她不会心甘情愿地辞职。
know/say for certain

C1 to know or say something without doubt确切知道;肯定地说

I don't know for certain if she's coming.我不能肯定她是否会来。
I can't say for certain how long I'll be there.我说不准我在那儿会呆多久。

More examples

I'm absolutely certain I left my purse on the desk.

I feel certain I'm right.

He's not certain whether to invest in the property market.

Make certain that we have enough drink for the party.

It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June.

certain adjective EXTREMELY LIKELY

B1 impossible to avoid or extremely likely不可避免地,必然地;极可能地

[ + to infinitive ] The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine.人口激增必然会引起大范围的饥荒。
Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.限制石油生产的协议签订后油价必然会上涨。
After all his hard work, he's certain to pass his exams.凭他这么用功,一定会通过考试的。
The team looks almost certain to win the match.这支球队看上去几乎准能赢得比赛。
[ + (that) ] It is virtually certain (that) she will win the gold medal.几乎可以肯定她会赢得金牌。
Even if a ceasefire can be agreed, how can they make certain (that) neither side breaks it?即便双方都同意停火,又怎么能确保他们不会出尔反尔呢?
Cancer sufferers no longer face certain death as they once did.癌症患者不再像从前那样面临着必死的命运了。
This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election.这一丑闻将意味着该党在选举中必败无疑。

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His execution became certain when the state board refused his request for commutation.

With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success.

Reducing the number of staff is certain to inflame the already angry medical profession.

It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June.

She is riding the fastest horse and is certain to romp home.

certain adjective NAMED

[ before noun ] formal named but neither famous nor known well某个,某位

I had lunch today with a certain George Michael - not the George Michael, I should explain.我今天和一位叫乔治‧迈克尔的人共进了午餐——我得说明一下,不是那个乔治‧迈克尔。

certain adjective LIMITED

[ before noun ] limited有限的

I like modern art to a certain extent/degree, but I don't like the really experimental stuff.在一定程度上我还是喜欢现代艺术的,可是不喜欢太实验性的东西。

B1 particular but not named or described(没有指明或描述的)某,某个,某些

We have certain reasons for our decision, which have to remain confidential.我们作出这样的决定是有一定原因的,这些原因仍得保密。
Do you think war is justifiable in certain circumstances?你是否认为在某些情况下战争是正当的?
Certain members of the audience may disagree with what I'm about to say.听众中某些人可能会对我要说的话有异议。
a certain

B2 used before a noun when it is difficult to describe something exactly or give its exact amount(用于名词之前,用于表示难以描述或估算的)某一个,某一种

The song has a certain appeal, but I'm not sure what it is.这首歌有某种感染力,可是我说不出到底是什么。

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The disease seems to be specific to certain types of plant.

Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.

It's against the law to leave children under a certain age alone in the house.

Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.

I'm allergic to certain foods.

some一些,若干

Certain of the candidates were well below the usual standard, but others were very good indeed.有些候选人离通常的标准差得很远,但其他一些确实很出色。
BNC: 440 COCA: 577
certain

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBSbe, feel, look, seem確定;覺得肯定;看起來必然;似乎無疑Digby looked certain to be the next president.迪格比看來肯定會成為下任總統。become, grow變得確定;漸漸變得肯定I grew more and more certain that she was lying to me.我越來越確信她在對我撒謊。make保證Make certain that you lock the door if you go out.如果你出門,一定要把門鎖好。ADVERBvery很確定absolutely, quite極其肯定;非常確定by no means完全不能確定It's by no means certain that she'll get the job.她完全沒有把握能得到這個工作。almost, virtually幾乎必然fairly, pretty, reasonably比較肯定PREPOSITIONabout, of確信⋯Are you quite certain about this?你對此有充分把握嗎?PHRASEScan't say for certain說不準I think she's a teacher, but I couldn't say for certain.我想她是位老師,但不能肯定。not know for certain不確切知道I don't know for certain how many people are coming.我不確定到底有多少人會來。
BNC: 440 COCA: 577
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 sthcertain / bound / sure / destined / guaranteed to do sthcertain / definite that...I couldn't say for certain / sure / definite.to seem certain / bound to... / sure / definite / destined / guaranteed / assuredto look certain / sure / definite / destined / guaranteed / assuredby no means certain / sure / definite / guaranteed / assuredfairly / quite / absolutely certain / sure / definite certain that 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。OPP uncertain uncertain certainly

adverb

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。 sure certain 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。 (rather informal) 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 (especially spoken) 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

adverb

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。 assured əˈʃʊəd, əˈʃɔːd; NAmE əˈʃʊrd (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。
BNC: 440 COCA: 577
certain
Certain about something: certain, sure, positive...
Certain or likely to happen: certain, likely, probable...
True, definite and based on facts: true, certain, objective...
Known and not secret: known, overt, transparent...
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities: accumulation, allocation, allowance...

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