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| /ˈsɜːtnli/ |
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| 1 | used for emphasizing that something is definitely true or will definitely happen 无疑地；必定 |
| I certainly hope you’ re right. 我当然希望你是对的。 |
| There certainly wasn’ t any point in doing it now. 现在做这事的确毫无意义。 |
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| 2 | used for expressing agreement or giving permission （用于表示同意、许可）当然，行 |
| ‘We’ d like you to explain your proposal to us in greater detail.’ ‘Certainly.’ “我们希望你能更详细地解释你的方案。”“当然可以。” |
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| - | certainly not
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| used for saying no or refusing permission in a strong clear way |
| 当然不 |
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| ‘Barney will be so relieved. Can I tell him?’ ‘Certainly not.’ “巴尼会大松一口气。我可以告诉他吗？”“当然不行。” |
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