| 释义 |
cer·tain·ty /ˈsɜːtəntɪ/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 确信；确实；确定性，确实性
I had the certainty that he was at home. 我确信他在家。
There is a fair certainty that ... …已有相当把握。
foresee with certainty 确定无疑地预见到
Would the certainty of punishment deter criminals? 犯罪必惩会吓得罪犯们住手吗?
2. 必然的事；确定的事实
Is his election a certainty? 他的当选已成定局了吗?
phr. bet on a certainty (常指不正当地)在预先秘密了解结果的情况下打赌 for a certainty 确定无疑地 I know for a certainty that ... 我确实知道… of a certainty 〈古〉= for a certainty
to a certainty 必定，肯定
He will succeed to a certainty. 他必定会成功。 |