| 单词 | certain |
| 释义 | certain adj. & pron. --adj 1. a (often foll. by of, or that + clause) confident, convinced (certain that I put it here). b (often foll. by that + clause) indisputable; known for sure (it is certain that he is guilty). 2. (often foll. by to + infin.) a that may be relied on to happen (it is certain to rain). b destined (certain to become a star). 3. definite, unfailing, reliable (a certain indication of the coming storm; his touch is certain). 4. (of a person, place, etc.) that might be specified, but is not (a certain lady; of a certain age). 5. some though not much (a certain reluctance). 6. (of a person, place, etc.) existing, though probably unknown to the reader or hearer (a certain John Smith). --pron (as pl.) some but not all (certain of them were wounded). Phrases and idioms for certain without doubt. make certain = make sure (see SURE). Etymology: ME f. OF ult. f. L certus settled |
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