| 单词 | certain |
| 释义 | certain —certain /ˈsɜː.tən/ aep /ˈsɝː-/ adjective (EXTREMELY LIKELY) ► B1 impossible to avoid or extremely likely: » [+ to infinitive] The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine.» Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.» After all his hard work, he's certain to pass his exams.» The team looks almost certain to win the match.» [+ (that)] It is virtually certain (that) she will win the gold medal.» Even if a ceasefire can be agreed, how can they make certain (that) neither side breaks it?» Cancer sufferers no longer face certain death as they once did.» This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election.Thesaurus+: ↑InevitableThesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (WITHOUT DOUBT) B1 having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, or effective: » [+ (that)] Are you absolutely certain (that) you gave them the right number?» I feel certain (that) you're doing the right thing.» You should make certain (that) everyone understands the instructions.» The police seem certain (that) they will find the people responsible for the attack.» [+ question word] I'm not certain how much it will cost.» He was quite certain about/of his attacker's identity.» One thing is certain - she won't resign willingly.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitThesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceknow/say for certainC1 to know or say something without doubt: » I don't know for certain if she's coming.» I can't say for certain how long I'll be there.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitThesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: certainty, uncertainty–Adjectives: certain, uncertain–Adverbs: certainly, uncertainly• • • Extra 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.adjective [before noun] (LIMITED) ► F0 limited: » I like modern art to a certain extent/degree, but I don't like the really experimental stuff.Thesaurus+: ↑Small in number and quantityadjective [before noun] FORMAL (NAMED) ► F0 named but neither famous nor known well: » I had lunch today with a certain George Michael - not the George Michael, I should explain.Thesaurus+: ↑Names and titlesdeterminer B1 particular but not named or described: » We have certain reasons for our decision, which have to remain confidential.» Do you think war is justifiable in certain circumstances?» Certain members of the audience may disagree with what I'm about to say.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individuala certainB2 used before a noun when it is difficult to describe something exactly or give its exact amount: » The song has a certain appeal, but I'm not sure what it is.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individual• • • Extra Examples:» 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.pronoun FORMAL ► F0 some: » Certain of the candidates were well below the usual standard, but others were very good indeed.Thesaurus+: ↑Some and quite |
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