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

certainty

/ˈsəːt(ə)nti

noun (plural certainties) [mass noun]

1Firm conviction that something is the case: she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead...

This certainty that failure is the only outcome has been most pronounced among Labour politicians.
He says this with such certainty that one might conclude he was a painter of solutions, that his art was one of formulas and rousing public appeals.
However, we shall need to wait for a longer time series to conclude with certainty that the Canadian urban system is indeed heading to a new equilibrium.

Synonyms

confidence, sureness, positiveness, conviction, certitude, reliability, assuredness, assurance, validity, conclusiveness, authoritativeness, truth, fact, factualness

1.1The quality of being reliably true: there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law...

Others on the committee signalled that they were unhappy with that lack of clarity and certainty in the legislation, and I do so again now.
In Attachment Theory the affective component is the key in the lock to release theoretical certainty but the true affective experience is unknown.
He said most complaints stemmed from the high-cost economy, lack of legal certainty, damaged infrastructure and security disturbances.

1.2A general air of confidence: a man exuding certainty...

He has risen to this responsibility with a kind of certainty and confidence and determination and persistence.
Americans today crave the confidence, certainty and reckless aplomb he exuded but are at the same time uneasily aware that his approach would be inappropriate now.
It was so vague, nothing like the General's usual certainty.

1.3 [count noun] A fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place: the passing of the act made a general election a certainty...

The element of knowledge is an actual awareness but is not the knowledge of an existing fact or an inevitable certainty.
I think that a Toronto signing/reading/event is almost a certainty, but of what kind and nature I don't yet know.
It would seem a certainty given the recent events north and south of the Border.

Synonyms

inevitability, necessity, foregone conclusion, predictable result, matter of course, racing certainty;

certain winner

informal sure thing, cert, dead cert, sure-fire winner

1.4 [count noun] A person that is certain to do or win the specified thing: he was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal...

At one stage, the quick-witted Kenmare contestant looked a certainty to be kicked off the island as he battled with rivals from the opposing team as well as one of his own team players.
Gardener is a virtual certainty for selection in the British team for the clash with Russia, Sweden and France in the New Year.
David was a Scottish hero, the world champion cyclist who looked to be a certainty for an Olympic gold medal.

Phrases

for a certainty

Origin

Middle English: from Old French certainete, from certain (see certain).

单词	certainty
释义	certainty /ˈsəːt(ə)nti / noun (plural certainties) [mass noun] 1Firm conviction that something is the case: she knew with* absolute certainty that they were dead... This certainty that failure is the only outcome has been most pronounced among Labour politicians. He says this with such certainty that one might conclude he was a painter of solutions, that his art was one of formulas and rousing public appeals. However, we shall need to wait for a longer time series to conclude with certainty that the Canadian urban system is indeed heading to a new equilibrium. Synonyms confidence, sureness, positiveness, conviction, certitude, reliability, assuredness, assurance, validity, conclusiveness, authoritativeness, truth, fact, factualness 1.1The quality of being reliably true: there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law... Others on the committee signalled that they were unhappy with that lack of clarity and certainty in the legislation, and I do so again now. In Attachment Theory the affective component is the key in the lock to release theoretical certainty but the true affective experience is unknown. He said most complaints stemmed from the high-cost economy, lack of legal certainty, damaged infrastructure and security disturbances. 1.2A general air of confidence: a man exuding certainty... He has risen to this responsibility with a kind of certainty and confidence and determination and persistence. Americans today crave the confidence, certainty and reckless aplomb he exuded but are at the same time uneasily aware that his approach would be inappropriate now. It was so vague, nothing like the General's usual certainty. 1.3 [count noun]* A fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place: the passing of the act made a general election a certainty... The element of knowledge is an actual awareness but is not the knowledge of an existing fact or an inevitable certainty. I think that a Toronto signing/reading/event is almost a certainty, but of what kind and nature I don't yet know. It would seem a certainty given the recent events north and south of the Border. Synonyms inevitability, necessity, foregone conclusion, predictable result, matter of course, racing certainty; certain winner informal sure thing, cert, dead cert, sure-fire winner 1.4 [count noun] A person that is certain to do or win the specified thing: he was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal... At one stage, the quick-witted Kenmare contestant looked a certainty to be kicked off the island as he battled with rivals from the opposing team as well as one of his own team players. Gardener is a virtual certainty for selection in the British team for the clash with Russia, Sweden and France in the New Year. David was a Scottish hero, the world champion cyclist who looked to be a certainty for an Olympic gold medal. Phrases for a certainty Origin Middle English: from Old French certainete, from certain (see certain).
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