| 词组 | sure |
| 释义 | sure ◊ having no doubts If you are certain or sure about something, you have no doubts about it. He felt certain that she would disapprove. I'm sure she's right. Note that certain and sure cannot be used with this meaning in front of a noun. ◊ definite truths If it is certain that something is true, it is definitely true. If it is certain that something will happen, it will definitely happen. It is certain that he did not ask for the original of the portrait. It seemed certain that the satellite had burned up completely on re-entering the earth's atmosphere. It is certain that they will have some spectacular successes. It seems certain that they will both have to stay in prison for the rest of their lives. Note that you do not say that it is 'sure' that something is true or will happen. Instead of saying that it is certain that someone or something will do something, you can say that they are certain to do it or are sure to do it. I'm waiting for Cynthia. She's certain to be late. The growth in demand is certain to drive up the price. These fears are sure to go away as the baby gets older. The telephone stopped ringing. 'It's sure to ring again,' Sarah said. Instead of saying that it is certain that someone will be able to do something, you often say that they can be certain of doing it or can be sure of doing it. Anyone could be virtually certain of boarding. He could be sure of taking his men unawares. You can always be sure of controlling one thing -- the strength with which you hit the ball. You do not use words such as 'very' or 'extremely' in front of certain or sure. If you want to emphasize that someone has no doubts or that something is true, you use words such as 'absolutely' and 'completely'. We are not yet absolutely certain that this report is true. Whether it was directed at Eddie or me, I couldn't be completely certain. Can you be absolutely sure that a murder has been committed? She felt completely sure that she was pregnant. |
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