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单词 sure-fire
释义

sure-fire

also surefire
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A sure-fire thing is something that is certain to succeed or win.
[informal]
If something's a sure-fire hit then Radio One will play it.
...a surefire best seller.

sure-fire in British English

adjective
(usually prenominal) informal
certain to succeed or meet expectations; assured

Examples of 'sure-fire' in a sentence
sure-fire

On this form she looks to be a sure-fire winner.
The Sun (2013)
This new drama is set to be a sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2014)
Lawyers have smiled the smile of the sure-fire winner.
The Sun (2015)
She could certainly do with a sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2016)
Would you like a sure-fire way to feel absolutely terrible about yourself?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And our hotel for the next few days was also a sure-fire winner.
The Sun (2016)
How is an apparently sure-fire hit book overlooked?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There are two sure-fire ways of telling if the series is struggling.
The Sun (2013)
And what you have is a sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2016)
It was a sure-fire vote winner.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It will be a sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2010)
You may come up with an idea that you think is a sure-fire winner but you need to have people to test it against.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
WANT a sure-fire way to make dosh?
The Sun (2007)
A sure-fire way of boosting the value of your home is to add extra space.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Today's cards are only medium useful for those seeking sure-fire winners.
The Sun (2007)
The soundtrack has a sure-fire selection of hits; most of the jokes are total misses.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Either way, this would be a sure-fire political winner.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
At that time, high prices made oil look like a sure-fire winner.
The Sun (2016)
Packed with feelgood pop, this is another sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2011)
Meanwhile, zingy orange heels and quirky accessories will transform any outfit into a sure-fire hit.
The Sun (2013)
Over the past decade buying a property in Spain has been an almost sure-fire way to make money.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And the man who tried to recruit the new Rams boss then reckons they are on to a sure-fire winner.
The Sun (2009)
With oil prices creeping back up, the main parties would do well to make manifesto commitments to keeping duty low if they want a sure-fire vote winner.
The Sun (2015)
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