adj. (表语)确定的,无疑的;(定语)某些,有点儿
来源于拉丁语动词cernere(决定)过去分词certus(确定的,不变的)、通俗拉丁语certanus、古法语certain。
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adj. 表语
His ear for music was certain. 他对音乐的鉴赏力毋庸置疑。
That we should stay together was certain. 我们应该呆在一起这是肯定的。
It is more or less certain. 这有几分确定。
We are certain to win the game. 我们一定能打胜这场比赛。
The duties before you are certain to be heavy. 摆在你面前的责任重大。
We are certain to be victorious. 我们定会胜利。
The thief is certain to be caught in time. 小偷迟早会被抓到的。
You are pretty certain to be seen by someone who knows you. 你一定被认识你的人见到过。
We are certain that he will get over his illness. 我们相信他一定会战胜病魔的。
He is certain that this TV set will operate on batteries. 他肯定这个电视机可以用电池。
Be certain you catch your train on time. 务必准时赶上火车。
I'm certain she saw me yesterday. 我确信她昨天看到了我。
I was certain I'd found you here if you were still in existence. 我确信如果你还活着的话, 我会在这儿找到你。
I am not certain who he is. 我无法确切说出他是谁。
I'm not certain where this ought to be put. 我不能确定这东西该放在什么地方。
It is certain he will come to the discussion. 他肯定会来参加讨论。
It is not yet certain who will succeed him. 谁来接他的班还未确定。
It is not certain when it will take place. 不能确定这事什么时候会发生。
adj. 定语
A certain Mr. Brown telephoned while you were out. 你出去的时候, 有个叫布朗的先生来过电话。
The terrorists will only release their hostages on certain conditions. 恐怖分子只有在某些条件下才肯释放人质。
There are certain forms that must be followed in diplomatic circles. 在外交界有一些礼节是必须遵守的。
I am prepared to make certain concessions. 我准备做某些让步。
There was a certain hesitation in her manner. 她的态度有些犹豫不决。
If you want to be slim, you should try to lose a certain amount of weight every week. 如果想变得苗条些的话, 你应该想方设法每周减少点体重。
She has certain definite beauties, such as her eyes. 她确有几分姿色, 比如说她的眼睛。
There is no certain cure for this disease. 这种病没有特效药。
They face certain death unless they can be rescued today. 他们除非今天获救, 否则必死无疑。
The club meets on certain days every month. 俱乐部成员每月于某些天聚一次