单词 | certainly |
释义 | certainly (sɜːʳtənli ) 1. adverb A2 You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement. [emphasis] The public is certainly getting tired of hearing about it. The bombs are almost certainly part of a much bigger conspiracy. Today's inflation figure is certainly too high. Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills. 2. adverb A2 You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said. 'In any case you remained friends.'—'Certainly.' 'You keep out of their way don't you?'—'I certainly do.' 3. adverb B2 You say certainly not when you want to say 'no' in a strong way. [emphasis] 'Perhaps it would be better if I withdrew altogether.'—'Certainly not!' Translations: Chinese: 的确 Japanese: 確かに |
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