
英:/'ˈsɜːtn/ 美:/'ˈsɜːrtn/
某些
比较级:more certain 最高级:most certain
初中,高中,CET4,CET6,考研,商务英语
adj. 某一;必然的;确信;无疑的;有把握的
pron. 某些;某几个
n. (Certain)人名;(葡)塞尔塔因;(法)塞尔坦
I'm certain that the man is the winner of this competition.
我确定这名男子是这场比赛的赢家。
Certain of young athletes don't care about the whole team at all.
某些年轻运动员丝毫不在乎整个团队的情况。
Some certain students did not finish their homework yesterday.
某些学生昨天没有完成作业。
I am not certain who was there.
我不确定谁在那里
The song has a certain appeal, but I'm not sure what it is.
这首歌有某种感染力 可是我说不出到底是什么
I’m certain I saw her at the restaurant yesterday.
我确定我昨天在饭店见她了。
Some countries require compulsory military service from men once they reach a certain age.
有些国家要求男性到一定年龄就要开始服强制性兵役。
If you're a vegetarian, finding food while traveling in certain places can be very frustrating.
如果你是素食主义者,旅游的时候找你能吃的东西可能很麻烦。
When it comes to romance, certain people like the thrill of the chase.
说到爱情,有些人享受追逐的过程。
Certain groups enjoy preferential treatment in the criminal justice system of the United States.
某些团体在美国犯罪司法体系中享受特别待遇。
Every year certain colors become trendy, but black will never go out of style.
每年都会有个流行色,但是黑色是永恒的经典。
Everyone's behaviors are shaped to a certain extent by their parents.
每个人的行为都在一定程度上受自己父母的影响。
Advertisers deliberately use colors to make you feel a certain way about their products.
广告商有意使用颜色,让你的产品看起来不同。
People who have mastered a certain craft or skill have a lot of expertise in that domain.
精通一门手艺或技术的人是在该领域有很多专业知识的人。
Actually, this camera only takes a certain kind of film.
事实上,这个相机只能用特定的胶卷。
I’m just not certain as to which option will be best for me.
我不确定哪种选择最适合我。
If you study hard, you're certain to pass the exam.
如果你努力学习,你肯定能通过考试。
We try to look for historical evidence to bolster certain claims about modern society.
我们试图寻找到支撑现代社会的某种主张的历史证据。
Just because certain people have disabilities doesn't imply that they can't work.
仅仅因为有些人身体残疾并不能说明他们无法工作。
That's true, to a certain extent.
在一定程度上的确如此。
I agree with you to a certain degree.
我在某种程度上同意你的观点。
Are you absolutely certain about this?
你对这事绝对确信无疑吗?
Certain people might disagree with this.
某些人对这事可能不会赞同。
You owe a certain person a sum of money.
你欠着某人一笔钱。
a certain extent
一定程度上
a certain degree
到某种程度
for certain
肯定地;确凿地
certain level
某一水平
a certain amount of
一定数量的
adj.|inevitable/some/necessary/automatic/secure;某一;必然的;确信;无疑的;有把握的
"certain" 是英语中兼具形容词和代词性质的多功能词汇,其核心含义可归纳为以下三方面:
确定性与信心
作形容词时表示"确定的、确信的",强调基于事实或证据的肯定判断。例:"She is certain of winning the competition after thorough preparation." 该用法常见于学术场景和正式文书,体现逻辑严谨性(来源:牛津词典 https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/certain)。
模糊指代与限定
指代"某个、某些"不确定对象时,兼具特指与泛指的双重特征。例:"Certain ancient traditions still influence modern societies." 这种用法在社会科学论文中出现频率较高,符合学术写作的精确性要求(来源:剑桥词典 https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/certain)。
必然性与客观规律
在哲学和数学语境中表示"必然的、不可避免的"。例:"Given the axioms, the conclusion is mathematically certain." 这种专业用法体现了自然科学领域的客观性特征(来源:Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certain)。
词源学角度,"certain"源自拉丁语certus(决定/解决),13世纪经古法语_certain_进入英语,词根cernēre(筛选/区分)暗示其本质包含判断与辨别的思维过程。现代用法中,与"sure"的细微差别在于:"certain"更强调客观依据,而"sure"侧重主观感受(来源:柯林斯词典 https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/certain)。
音标:英 [ˈsɜːt(ə)n] / 美 [ˈsɜːrt(ə)n]
词性:形容词、代词、名词(主要作形容词)
形容词:确定的;必然的
定义:表示对某事的肯定或确信,或某事必然发生。
I am certain that he will pass the exam.(我确信他会通过考试。)
It is certain that the project will be completed on time.(这个项目肯定会按时完成。)
细微差异:
形容词:特定的;某个的
Certain areas of the city are dangerous at night.(城市的某些区域晚上更危险。)
A certain Dr. Davis performed the operation.(一位叫戴维斯的医生做了手术。)
形容词:某种程度的;轻微的
There is a certain coldness in her manner.(她的态度有点冷淡。)
To a certain extent, this is true.(在一定程度上这是正确的。)
代词:某些;某几个
Certain of those present refused to discuss the matter.(某些在场的人拒绝讨论此事。)
名词:人名(罕用)
固定短语
Make certain the door is locked.(确认门已锁好。)
I know for certain he was there.(我确定他在场。)
This policy is effective to a certain extent.(该政策在某种程度上有效。)
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