
好词典

源自拉丁语 'certus',意为确定的、固定的,后经古法语 'certain' 进入英语。
❶ 表示确定无疑的,强调事情的真实性或必然性,常与事实或已知信息相关。
“I'm certain that she will come to the party.”
(我确信她会来参加聚会。)
“It's certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.”
(明天太阳一定会升起。)
❶ 指特定的、某个但不具体说明的人或事物,常与不定冠词连用。
“A certain person called you while you were out.”
(你不在时有某个人给你打了电话。)
“He has a certain charm that attracts people.”
(他有某种吸引人的魅力。)
for certain — 表示毫无疑问或确定无疑,用于强调信息的准确性。
“I know for certain that he is telling the truth.”
(我确切地知道他在说真话。)
make certain — 确保某事发生或某情况属实,常通过检查或确认来实现。
“Please make certain that all the doors are locked.”
(请确保所有的门都锁好了。)