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certainly

UK //ˈsɜː.tən.li//US //ˈsɝː.tən.li//

词源

源自中古英语 'certeinly',由 'certain'(确定的)加副词后缀 '-ly' 构成,最终源于拉丁语 'certus'(确定的)。

adverb

❶ 表示肯定或同意,强调某事毫无疑问是真的或会发生,常用于回应问题或陈述事实。

“She will certainly attend the meeting tomorrow.”

(她明天肯定会参加会议。)

“This is certainly the best cake I've ever tasted.”

(这无疑是我吃过的最好吃的蛋糕。)

同义词:definitely, surely, undoubtedly

常见短语

most certainly — 用于加强语气,表示非常肯定或强烈的同意。

“I most certainly agree with your proposal.”

(我非常赞同你的提议。)