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单词 surefire
释义

surefire

adjective

sure·​fire ˈshu̇r-ˈfī(-ə)r How to pronounce surefire (audio)
ˈshər-
: certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe

Synonyms

  • can't-miss
  • certain
  • fail-safe
  • infallible
  • sure
  • unfailing
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers. There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
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Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

surefire

adjective

as in reliable
not likely to fail pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • reliable
  • fail-safe
  • sure
  • dependable
  • unfailing
  • infallible
  • certain
  • can't-miss
  • deadly
  • unerring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • doubtful
  • questionable
  • uncertain
  • fallible
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