英语词汇“destined”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

certain to win or succeed► be destined to

if someone is destined to do or become something, they will certainly do it or become it, especially something that will make them famous or admired: · She was convinced that her little boy was destined to become President.· Clara worked in a factory and sang in clubs at weekends - but even then you could tell that she was destined to become a star.

► be assured of

formal to be certain to get something good or to be successful: · After the success of its recent single, the band is now assured of a contract with a major record company.· Our clients are assured of comfortable accommodation and the attention of our trained staff.

► somebody/something is a dead cert

spoken informal use this to say that someone or something will definitely win or succeed: · I'm betting on Sceptre. He's a dead cert to win the Gold Cup.

► can't go wrong

spoken use this to say that something or someone will definitely be successful: · We've been through the plan a dozen times. It can't go wrong.· Just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong.

► it's in the bag

spoken informal use this to say that you will certainly get something you want, or something you want will certainly happen, because you have almost got it or it has almost happened already: · You're bound to get Bill's job when he leaves - it's in the bag.be in the bag: · If we win the next game, the championship's in the bag.

► it's a safe bet/it's a sure bet/it's a sure thing

use this to say that it is almost certain something will happen because of what you know of the situation: · I told my friends it was a sure thing, and they bet every last penny on that horse of yours.it's a safe bet/it's a sure bet/it's a sure thing (that): · If the President supports him it's a sure bet that he'll get a seat in Congress.· As it was the first concert of the season it was a safe bet all the critics would be there.

► foolproof

a foolproof plan or method is one that is certain to work and be successful: · A pasta book is a foolproof gift for anyone who cooks.foolproof method/system/plan etc: · The new speech recognition system is not absolutely foolproof, but it is a huge breakthrough.· The gang hit on a seemingly foolproof way of getting drugs into the country.

单词	destined
释义	destineddes‧tined /ˈdestɪnd/ ●○○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS At first their predictions seemed destined to come true. He's already sold much of his crop, and most are destined to become Halloween lanterns. He decided to dispense with the goodlooking, personable high-achiever destined to succeed and instead back the incumbent of this space. I begin my answer to the hon. Member by reminding the House that those who ignore history are destined to repeat it. Personally, I would like to have seen him play Karpov but that seems destined to remain the match that never was. She was not destined to be a great painter but she had the confidence and luck to be a successful one. The relationship with Mimi had survived its stormy months, though it was not destined to last much longer. Their dangerous, uncontrolled sexuality is destined to be muted by the life-long practice of inhuman austerities and self-denial. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorcertain to win or succeed► be destined to if someone is destined to do or become something, they will certainly do it or become it, especially something that will make them famous or admired: · She was convinced that her little boy was destined to become President.· Clara worked in a factory and sang in clubs at weekends - but even then you could tell that she was destined to become a star. ► be assured of formal to be certain to get something good or to be successful: · After the success of its recent single, the band is now assured of a contract with a major record company.· Our clients are assured of comfortable accommodation and the attention of our trained staff. ► somebody/something is a dead cert spoken informal use this to say that someone or something will definitely win or succeed: · I'm betting on Sceptre. He's a dead cert to win the Gold Cup. ► can't go wrong spoken use this to say that something or someone will definitely be successful: · We've been through the plan a dozen times. It can't go wrong.· Just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong. ► it's in the bag spoken informal use this to say that you will certainly get something you want, or something you want will certainly happen, because you have almost got it or it has almost happened already: · You're bound to get Bill's job when he leaves - it's in the bag.be in the bag: · If we win the next game, the championship's in the bag. ► it's a safe bet/it's a sure bet/it's a sure thing use this to say that it is almost certain something will happen because of what you know of the situation: · I told my friends it was a sure thing, and they bet every last penny on that horse of yours.it's a safe bet/it's a sure bet/it's a sure thing (that): · If the President supports him it's a sure bet that he'll get a seat in Congress.· As it was the first concert of the season it was a safe bet all the critics would be there. ► foolproof a foolproof plan or method is one that is certain to work and be successful: · A pasta book is a foolproof gift for anyone who cooks.foolproof method/system/plan etc: · The new speech recognition system is not absolutely foolproof, but it is a huge breakthrough.· The gang hit on a seemingly foolproof way of getting drugs into the country. 1[not before noun] seeming certain to happen at some time in the futuredestined for She seemed destined for a successful career.destined to do something We were destined never to meet again.2destined for something to be travelling to a particular place, or intended to go there: The flight was destined for Cairo.3[only before noun] literary a destined person or thing is one that you will have in the future: the King’s destined bride
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