certain adj. ⇨certain (certain to agree/win)⇨particular (Certain people disagree.)⇨sure (Are you certain?)certain
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➡ See also the entry for conclusive另見conclusive條certain ♦︎ bound ♦︎ sure ♦︎ definite ♦︎ destined ♦︎ guaranteed ♦︎ assuredThese words all describe sth that will definitely happen or is definitely true.這些詞均表示肯定的、確定的、一定會。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確實,確定,肯定(會發生或屬實)◆It's certain that they will agree.他們肯定會同意。◆She looks certain to win an Oscar.看來奧斯卡金像獎她拿定了。◆If you want to be certain of getting into the concert, buy your ticket now.要想有把握聽到音樂會,現在就買票吧。◆The climbers face certain death if the rescue attempt is unsuccessful.如果救援行動不成功,登山隊員必死無疑。OPPuncertain ⇨ uncertain▸certainly
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◆This will certainly make them think again.這一定會讓他們重新考慮的。◆She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful.她當然有吸引力,但說不上漂亮。■bound baʊnd [not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be sth一定會;肯定會◆There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.引進新系統後一定會發生變化。◆You've done so much work-you're bound to pass the exam.你下了這麽大工夫,考試絕對沒問題。◆It was bound to happen sooner or later(= we should have expected it).這事遲早要發生。ⓘ Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc. * bound只用於bound to do、bound to be等短語中。■surecertain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on一定(會發生);確切的;可靠的◆She's sure to be picked for the team.她一定會入選該隊。◆There's only one sure way of knowing.獲取知識的可靠方法只有一個。◆It's a sure sign of economic recovery.這是經濟複蘇的確切迹象。◆ (ratherinformal) He's a sure bet for the presidential nomination(= he is certain to get it).他是總統候選人提名的鐵定人選。■definite (especiallyspoken) certain to happen; that is not going to change肯定(會發生)的;確定的;不會改變的◆Is it definite that he's leaving?他肯定要離開嗎?◆I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.我聽到一些傳言,但都不確定。◆Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?你最晚明天給我確切的答複行嗎?◆Have they made you a definite offer of a job?他們確定給你一份工作了嗎?▸definitely
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◆I definitely remember sending the letter.我清楚地記得把信寄了。◆'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!'“你們打算要孩子嗎?”“沒這個打算!”◆The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet(= it may change).搬家日期還沒確定。◆Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not.請明確告知您是否會來。■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.他命中注定要步父親的後塵,過戎馬生涯。◆We seem destined never to meet.我們似乎命中注定無緣相見。 see also destiny ⇨ luck■guaranteed ˌgærənˈtiːd certain to have a particular result肯定會;必定會◆If we try to keep it a secret, she's guaranteed to find out.如果我們試圖保密,她一定會發現。◆That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry.那樣的行爲肯定會讓他生氣。■assuredəˈʃʊəd, əˈʃɔːd; NAmEəˈʃʊrd (written) certain to happen; certain to get sth必將發生的;確定的;肯定得到的◆Victory seemed assured.勝利在望。◆The French team are now assured of a place in the final.法國隊現在一定能進入決賽了。
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