
英:/'ˈsɜːtn/ 美:/'ˈsɜːrtn/
某些
比較級:more certain 最高級:most certain
初中,高中,CET4,CET6,考研,商務英語
adj. 某一;必然的;确信;無疑的;有把握的
pron. 某些;某幾個
n. (Certain)人名;(葡)塞爾塔因;(法)塞爾坦
I'm certain that the man is the winner of this competition.
我确定這名男子是這場比賽的赢家。
Certain of young athletes don't care about the whole team at all.
某些年輕運動員絲毫不在乎整個團隊的情況。
Some certain students did not finish their homework yesterday.
某些學生昨天沒有完成作業。
I am not certain who was there.
我不确定誰在那裡
The song has a certain appeal, but I'm not sure what it is.
這首歌有某種感染力 可是我說不出到底是什麼
I’m certain I saw her at the restaurant yesterday.
我确定我昨天在飯店見她了。
Some countries require compulsory military service from men once they reach a certain age.
有些國家要求男性到一定年齡就要開始服強制性兵役。
If you're a vegetarian, finding food while traveling in certain places can be very frustrating.
如果你是素食主義者,旅遊的時候找你能吃的東西可能很麻煩。
When it comes to romance, certain people like the thrill of the chase.
說到愛情,有些人享受追逐的過程。
Certain groups enjoy preferential treatment in the criminal justice system of the United States.
某些團體在美國犯罪司法體系中享受特别待遇。
Every year certain colors become trendy, but black will never go out of style.
每年都會有個流行色,但是黑色是永恒的經典。
Everyone's behaviors are shaped to a certain extent by their parents.
每個人的行為都在一定程度上受自己父母的影響。
Advertisers deliberately use colors to make you feel a certain way about their products.
廣告商有意使用顔色,讓你的産品看起來不同。
People who have mastered a certain craft or skill have a lot of expertise in that domain.
精通一門手藝或技術的人是在該領域有很多專業知識的人。
Actually, this camera only takes a certain kind of film.
事實上,這個相機隻能用特定的膠卷。
I’m just not certain as to which option will be best for me.
我不确定哪種選擇最適合我。
If you study hard, you're certain to pass the exam.
如果你努力學習,你肯定能通過考試。
We try to look for historical evidence to bolster certain claims about modern society.
我們試圖尋找到支撐現代社會的某種主張的曆史證據。
Just because certain people have disabilities doesn't imply that they can't work.
僅僅因為有些人身體殘疾并不能說明他們無法工作。
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.
我在某種程度上同意你的觀點。
Are you absolutely certain about this?
你對這事絕對确信無疑嗎?
Certain people might disagree with this.
某些人對這事可能不會贊同。
You owe a certain person a sum of money.
你欠着某人一筆錢。
a certain extent
一定程度上
a certain degree
到某種程度
for certain
肯定地;确鑿地
certain level
某一水平
a certain amount of
一定數量的
adj.|inevitable/some/necessary/automatic/secure;某一;必然的;确信;無疑的;有把握的
"certain" 是英語中兼具形容詞和代詞性質的多功能詞彙,其核心含義可歸納為以下三方面:
确定性與信心
作形容詞時表示"确定的、确信的",強調基于事實或證據的肯定判斷。例:"She is certain of winning the competition after thorough preparation." 該用法常見于學術場景和正式文書,體現邏輯嚴謹性(來源:牛津詞典 https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/certain)。
模糊指代與限定
指代"某個、某些"不确定對象時,兼具特指與泛指的雙重特征。例:"Certain ancient traditions still influence modern societies." 這種用法在社會科學論文中出現頻率較高,符合學術寫作的精确性要求(來源:劍橋詞典 https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/certain)。
必然性與客觀規律
在哲學和數學語境中表示"必然的、不可避免的"。例:"Given the axioms, the conclusion is mathematically certain." 這種專業用法體現了自然科學領域的客觀性特征(來源:Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/certain)。
詞源學角度,"certain"源自拉丁語certus(決定/解決),13世紀經古法語_certain_進入英語,詞根cernēre(篩選/區分)暗示其本質包含判斷與辨别的思維過程。現代用法中,與"sure"的細微差别在于:"certain"更強調客觀依據,而"sure"側重主觀感受(來源:柯林斯詞典 https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/certain)。
音标:英 [ˈsɜːt(ə)n] / 美 [ˈsɜːrt(ə)n]
詞性:形容詞、代詞、名詞(主要作形容詞)
形容詞:确定的;必然的
定義:表示對某事的肯定或确信,或某事必然發生。
I am certain that he will pass the exam.(我确信他會通過考試。)
It is certain that the project will be completed on time.(這個項目肯定會按時完成。)
細微差異:
形容詞:特定的;某個的
Certain areas of the city are dangerous at night.(城市的某些區域晚上更危險。)
A certain Dr. Davis performed the operation.(一位叫戴維斯的醫生做了手術。)
形容詞:某種程度的;輕微的
There is a certain coldness in her manner.(她的态度有點冷淡。)
To a certain extent, this is true.(在一定程度上這是正确的。)
代詞:某些;某幾個
Certain of those present refused to discuss the matter.(某些在場的人拒絕讨論此事。)
名詞:人名(罕用)
固定短語
Make certain the door is locked.(确認門已鎖好。)
I know for certain he was there.(我确定他在場。)
This policy is effective to a certain extent.(該政策在某種程度上有效。)
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