certain

關於certain的翻譯

<<形容詞>>肯定的,確信的,有把握的,一定的,必然的

certain definition

1. definite but not specified or identified
• examples: set aside a certain sum each week
• examples: to a certain degree
• examples: certain breeds do not make good pets
• examples: certain members have not paid their dues
• examples: a certain popular teacher
• examples: a certain Mrs. Jones
2. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
• examples: felt certain of success
• examples: was sure (or certain) she had seen it
• examples: was very sure in his beliefs
• examples: sure of her friends
3. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
• examples: what is certain is that every effect must have a cause
• examples: it is certain that they were on the bus
• examples: his fate is certain
• examples: the date for the invasion is certain
4. certain to occur; destined or inevitable; ; ; - Benjamin Franklin
• examples: he was certain to fail
• examples: his fate is certain
• examples: In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes
• examples: he faced certain death
• examples: sudden but sure regret
• examples: he is sure to win
5. reliable in operation or effect
• examples: a quick and certain remedy
• examples: a sure way to distinguish the two
• examples: wood dust is a sure sign of termites
6. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
• examples: be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
• examples: be sure to lock the doors