新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

certainly

英  [ˈsɜːtənli]
    

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    ADV. 副词
  • 1的确 , 无疑地

    You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.

    双语例句

    例:

    The public is certainly getting tired of hearing about it.

    公众无疑厌倦了听这方面的事。

    例:

    The bombs are almost certainly part of a much bigger conspiracy.

    几乎可以确定这些炸弹是一个更大阴谋的一部分。

    例:

    Today's inflation figure is certainly too high.

    目前的通货数据的确太高了。

    例:

    Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills.

    宠物的确可以帮助儿童发展建立友谊的能力。

    2当然

    You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said.

    双语例句

    例:

    'In any case you remained friends.'—'Certainly.'

    “不管怎样,你们还是朋友。” “那当然。”

    3当然不

    You say certainly not to say 'no' in a strong way.

    双语例句

    例:

    'Perhaps it would be better if I withdrew altogether.'—'Certainly not!'

    “我完全退出的话情况或许会好些。” “当然不是。”

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