| 词组 | certain |
| 释义 | sure (of) • surely • certainly • certain - I sure (AmE)/certainly am late. (Not *surely*) (sure as an adverb in AmE) - Surely you can ride a bike!/You can surely ride a bike! (Not *certainly*) (i.e. Is it possible that you can't?) - I don't know how far it is to Edinburgh, but it's certainly a long way. (= 'there's no doubt') - I'm certainly not suggesting you did it on purpose. (Not *surely*) (= 'it is certain') - Ask your father. He's sure/certain to know. - Could I make a phone call? - Certainly. (BrE)/Certainly or Surely. (AmE) - You should be sure of your facts before you open your mouth. (Not* sure for/from*) |
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