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certaine

UK /ˈsɜːtn/US /ˈsɜːrtn/

词源

源自拉丁语 'certus',意为确定的、固定的,后经古法语 'certain' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 表示确定的、无疑的,指对某事有把握或确信,常用于表达肯定的判断或明确的结论。

“I am certain that she will come to the party.”

(我确信她会来参加派对。)

“He was certain of his decision.”

(他对自己的决定很有把握。)

❶ 指特定的、某个的,用于强调某个人或事物是明确的或具体的,而非泛指。

“A certain person called you this morning.”

(今天早上有个人给你打电话。)

“She has a certain charm that attracts people.”

(她有一种特别的魅力吸引着人们。)

同义词:sure, definite, particular, specific, confident

常见短语

for certain — 表示毫无疑问或完全确定,常用于强调某事的确定性。

“I know for certain that he will be there.”

(我确定他会在那里。)

a certain extent — 表示某种程度或范围,用于说明某事部分正确或有限。

“I agree with you to a certain extent.”

(我在某种程度上同意你的观点。)