certain
certain
英[ˈsɜːtn]美[ˈsɜːrtn]
adj.肯定的,无疑的,轻微的,某个,某些,某位;
pron.某些(不提及人或事物的名称时用);
比较级:more certain;
*高级:most certain;
英语六级真题
They have changed the previous migration habits of certain birds.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文The challenge is if certain types of people are doing something, it's difficult for other people to break into it, said Po-Shen Loh, the head coach of last year's winning U.S.Math Olympiad team.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文The belief that research data is private intellectual propertyThe concern that certain agencies may make a profit out of it.
出自-2017年6月阅读原文In fact, they are prescribed and they’regiven at a certain level, a dosage that is understood by a practitioner who’s been trained.
出自-2016年6月听力原文Without sustained external pressure it seems certain Mr.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文They had certain ingredients missing.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文Racial terms are still useful in certain fields of study.
出自-2016年12月阅读原文There are certain products andservices that are very suitable for selling online, and others that simply don’t work.
出自-2015年12月听力原文But economists who study the relationship between money and happiness have consistently found that, above a certain income, the two do not reliably correlate.
出自-2013年12月阅读原文Certain conclusions are nonetheless clear
出自-2013年12月阅读原文First, we decide whether we are superior or inferior to others on certain dimensions, such as attractiveness, intelligence, popularity, etc.
出自-2012年12月阅读原文At certain stages of life, especially adolescence, the pressure to be seen as similar to peers is immense
出自-2012年12月阅读原文On occasions it is the fear that certain disclosures may be unacceptable to family or friends that motivates an individual to seek professional help.
出自-2012年12月阅读原文It is by no means certain that the settlement will be enacted (执行) – it is the subject of afairness hearing in the US courts.
出自-2011年12月阅读原文But what is certain is that, in some way or other, Google's entrance into digital book selling will have a significant impact on the book world in the years to come
出自-2011年12月阅读原文That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which curbed immigrants' access to certain benefits.
出自-2011年6月阅读原文It takes a certain type of person who will bang his head against the wall because you believe you'll find the solution.
出自-2010年12月阅读原文This might seem like the ultimate defeat for racism, but ignoring the race of certain select individuals—a phenomenon that psychologists call subtyping—also has an insidious (隐伏的) side.
出自-2010年6月阅读原文Mandelbrot, who did the experiment with stock exchanges prices, for example, noted that although the outcomes were variable, there were in fact certain constancy
出自-2013年6月听力原文There are certain underlying similarities
出自-2013年6月听力原文Explain certain natural phenomena.
出自-2013年6月听力原文It enhances immunity to certain diseases
出自-2013年6月听力原文Workers have the legal rights to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws: the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act.
出自-2012年12月听力原文And grass-fed dairy and meat have been shown to be higher in certain nutrients and healthy fats.
2019年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section BBut even without gadgets that understand our spoken commands, research suggests that, as bizarre as it sounds, under certain circumstances, people regularly ascribe human traits to everyday objects.
2019年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section ABut there are certain situations that do warrant extra protein.
2019年12月六级真题(第二套)阅读 Section BFlight attendants, firefighters, and police officers have to be over a certain height, and be physically fit.
2017年12月六级真题(第一套)听力 Section CWhen a tree first starts growing in a certain area, it's likely that the 27 climatic envelope—the temperature, humidity, rainfall patterns and so on—suits it.
2016年12月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section AHowever, there are certain advantages of public universities, such as the fees being free.
2016年6月六级真题(第二套)听力 Section AI'm certain of it, absolutely, especially if it's difficult for a competitor to copy.
2016年6月六级真题(第一套)听力 Section AIn fact, they are prescribed and they're given at a certain level, a dosage that is understood by a practitioner who's been trained.
2016年6月六级真题(第二套)听力 Section BIt is certain that the Census procedures, which lump the online sales of major traditional retailers like Walmart with "'non-store retailers" like food trucks, can mask major changes in individual retail categories.
2019年6月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section BJoseph has learned that a farmer has to have a certain mindset to successfully convert.
2019年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section BSo it was pretty certain that the enemy would not be able to understand the code talkers.
2018年6月六级真题(第二套)听力 Section BThe developing brain, the report says, is particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of certain chemicals these products may contain, and the damage they cause can be permanent.
2015年12月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section AThere are certain products and services that are very suitable for selling online, and others that simply don't work.
2015年12月六级真题(第一套)听力 Section CWhen they detect an extended dry period, they divert their metabolisms, producing sugars and certain stress- associated proteins and other materials in their tissues.
2018年6月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section Bwithout sustained external pressure it seems certain Mr. Cameron would still be hooked on the interests of big tobacco companies
2016年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section C柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ-GRADED
肯定的;有把握的;毫无疑问的
If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
例句
She's absolutely certain she's going to make it in the world...她坚信自己会出人头地。We are not certain whether the appendix had already burst or not...我们不敢肯定阑尾是否已经破裂。ADJ-GRADED
必然的;必定的;肯定的
If you say that something is certain to happen, you mean that it will definitely happen.
例句
However, the scheme is certain to meet opposition from fishermen's leaders...然而,这项计划一定会遭到渔民领袖的反对。It's not certain they'll accept the Front's candidate if he wins...即便来自阵线的候选人获胜,他们能否接受他还说不准。ADJ
确凿的;无疑的
If you say that something is certain, you firmly believe that it is true, or have definite knowledge about it.
例句
One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other...有一点可以肯定,那就是双方都非常尊重对方。It is certain that Rodney arrived the previous day.罗德尼肯定是头天到的。ADJ-GRADED
确实的;肯定的
If you have certain knowledge, you know that a particular thing is true.
例句
He had been there four times to my certain knowledge.我确定他去过那儿4次。PHRASE
确切地;无疑地
If you know something for certain, you have no doubt at all about it.
例句
She couldn't know what time he'd go, or even for certain that he'd go at all...她不知道他何时走,就连他到底走不走都说不准。Hill had to find out for certain.希尔得弄个清楚。PHRASE
确保;保证
If you make certain that something is the way you want or expect it to be, you take action to ensure that it is.
例句
Firstly, they must make certain that their pension needs are adequately catered for...首先,他们得确保他们能获得足够的养老金。To make extra certain, a police helicopter kept watch from the skies.为确保万无一失,一架警用直升机一直在空中警戒。英汉词典释义
adj.
无疑的, 肯定的
His ear for music was certain.他对音乐的鉴赏力毋庸置疑。That we should stay together was certain.我们应该呆在一起这是肯定的。It is more or less certain.这有几分确定。After the Boston Tea Party, war with England seemed certain.波士顿倾茶事件以后, 与英国交战似乎是不可避免的。We are certain to win the game.我们一定能打胜这场比赛。The people of the afflicted areas are certain to need our help.灾区人民一定需要我们的帮助。The duties before you are certain to be heavy.摆在你面前的责任重大。We are certain to be victorious.我们定会胜利。The thief is certain to be caught in time.小偷迟早会被抓到的。You are pretty certain to be seen by someone who knows you.你一定被认识你的人见到过。We are certain that he will get over his illness.我们相信他一定会战胜病魔的。He is certain that this TV set will operate on batteries.他肯定这个电视机可以用电池。Be certain you catch your train on time.务必准时赶上火车。I'm certain she saw me yesterday.我确信她昨天看到了我。I was certain I'd found you here if you were still in existence.我确信如果你还活着的话, 我会在这儿找到你。I am not certain who he is.我无法确切说出他是谁。I'm not certain where this ought to be put.我不能确定这东西该放在什么地方。It is certain he will come to the discussion.他肯定会来参加讨论。It is not yet certain who will succeed him.谁来接他的班还未确定。It is not certain when it will take place.不能确定这事什么时候会发生。某, 某些
A certain Mr. Brown telephoned while you were out.你出去的时候, 有个叫布朗的先生来过电话。The terrorists will only release their hostages on certain conditions.恐怖分子只有在某些条件下才肯释放人质。There are certain forms that must be followed in diplomatic circles.在外交界有一些礼节是必须遵守的。I am prepared to make certain concessions.我准备做某些让步。There was a certain hesitation in her manner.她的态度有些犹豫不决。If you want to be slim, you should try to lose a certain amount of weight every week.如果想变得苗条些的话, 你应该想方设法每周减少点体重。She has certain definite beauties, such as her eyes.她确有几分姿色, 比如说她的眼睛。There is no certain cure for this disease.这种病没有特效药。They face certain death unless they can be rescued today.他们除非今天获救, 否则必死无疑。The club meets on certain days every month.俱乐部成员每月于某些天聚一次。确凿的,毫无疑问的
确定的;固定的
必定的,必然的
可靠的,可信赖的
有把握的;无偏差的
确信的,自信的;注定的
一些;一定程度上的
pron.
[动词用复数]某些
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. definite but not specified or identified;
"set aside a certain sum each week""to a certain degree""certain breeds do not make good pets""certain members have not paid their dues""a certain popular teacher""a certain Mrs. Jones"2. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured;
"felt certain of success""was sure (or certain) she had seen it""was very sure in his beliefs""sure of her friends"3. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known;
"what is certain is that every effect must have a cause""it is certain that they were on the bus""his fate is certain""the date for the invasion is certain"4. certain to occur; destined or inevitable;
"he was certain to fail""his fate is certain""In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes"- Benjamin Franklin"he faced certain death""sudden but sure regret""he is sure to win"5. established irrevocably;
"his fate is sealed"6. capable of being depended on;
"a quick and certain remedy""a sure way to distinguish the two""wood dust is a sure sign of termites"7. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance;
"be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through""be sure to lock the doors"行业词典
法律: 定期年金;