certainly
柯林斯词典
1. ADV You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement. 的确; 无疑地[ADV with cl/group] [强调]
The public is certainly getting tired of hearing about it. 公众无疑厌倦了听这方面的事。
The bombs are almost certainly part of a much bigger conspiracy. 几乎可以确定这些炸弹是一个更大阴谋的一部分。
2. ADV You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said. 当然[ADV as reply]
"In any case you remained friends."—"Certainly."
“不管怎样，你们还是朋友。”—“那当然。”
3. ADV You say certainly not to say "no" in a strong way. 当然不[ADV as reply] [强调]
"Perhaps it would be better if I withdrew altogether."—"Certainly not!"
“我完全退出的话情况或许会好些。” — “当然不是。”
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certainly /ˈsɜːtənlɪ/
剑桥词典
- We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either.
- The design certainly looks good on paper .
- The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue .
- I suppose (that) you think that's funny . Well, I certainly don't.
- His time in the army certainly toughened him up.
certainly adverb (IN NO DOUBT)
used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it（用于肯定的答复或强调）当然，毫无疑问，确实，肯定
She certainly had a friend called Mark , but I don't know whether he was her boyfriend . 她确实有个朋友叫马克，不过我不知道他是不是她男友。
"This is rather a difficult question ." "Yes, it's certainly not easy ." “这实在是个难题。”“是呀，确实不容易。”
"Do you think more money should be given to education ?" "Certainly!" “你认为应当给教育拨更多经费吗?”“当然啦！”
"Had you forgotten about our anniversary ?" "Certainly not! I've reserved a table at Michel's restaurant for this evening ." “你是不是把我们的结婚纪念日给忘了?”“当然没有！我已经在米歇尔餐厅预订了今晚的桌位。”
used when agreeing or disagreeing strongly to a request
（用于对请求表示强烈同意或不同意）当然，行
"Could you lend me £10?" "Certainly." “你能借给我10英镑吗？”“当然可以。”
"Did you take any money out of my purse ?" "Certainly not!" “你是不是从我钱包里拿钱了?”“绝对没有！”
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certainly adverb (EXTREMELY LIKELY)
very likely to happen
必然地；很有可能发生地
She will certainly win the election if the opinion polls are accurate . 如果民意调查准确无误，她定会赢得这场选举。 返回 certainly