certain

读音：['sə:tn]

adj.确定的, 肯定的, 某事, 某人, 某种, （与人名连用,表示不认识此人）一位叫..., 特定的, 轻微的, 微小的pron.某些, 某几个

例句与用法：

For certain reasons I will be unable to attend the meeting.

因为某种原因，我不能出席这次会议。

I can't say for certain when he will arrive.

我说不准他什么时候会来。

It's certain that every effect must have a cause.

无疑，每个结果必定有其原因。

a.

1. 确凿的, 无疑的; 可靠的

2. 确信的, 有把握的; 一定会的[F][(+of/about)][+(that)][+wh-][+to-v]

They are certain to succeed. (They are certain of success.) (They are certain that they will succeed.)

他们确信会成功。

I'm quite certain of that.

对那事我完全可以肯定。

I was certain that he had seen me.

我肯定他已看见了我。

3. 某, 一位姓……的(人)[B]

A certain person called on you yesterday.

昨天有个人来拜访过你。

4. 某种(或一定)程度的[B]

pron.

某几个; 某些[(+of)]

短语词组：

for certain

1. 肯定地

I don't know for certain.

我无法肯定。

make certain

1. 确定

Please make certain when the train leaves.

请确定火车什么时候开。

certain

形容词比较级：more certain

形容词最高级：most certain

同义词：

sure | particular | some | special | positive | definite | decided | decisive | insistent | conclusive | confirmed | destined | demonstrable | unavoidable | inevitable | unquestionable | factual | real | true | fated | especial | confident | convinced | evident | dependable | specific | individual | a number of | a few | several | selected | a variety of | sealed |

反义词：

uncertain | doubtful |

词义辨析：

同义:

a.确凿的; 确信的

sure  positive  definite  

a.某; 某种程度的

some  special  particular  

同义参见:

insistent  inevitable  real  conclusive  unavoidable  true  confirmed  confident  factual  fated  unquestionable  especial  destined  demonstrable  decisive  decided  

反义:

a.无疑的; 可靠的

uncertain  doubtful   certaincertainD.J.:[ˈsə:tn]K.K.:[ˈsɚtn]adj.
1.翻译：无疑, 肯定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。
2.翻译：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。

certain['sə:tən]adj.
1.翻译：确凿的，毫无疑问的
2.翻译：确定的；固定的
3.翻译：必定的，必然的
4.翻译：可靠的，可信赖 的
5.翻译：有把握的；无偏差的
6.翻译：肯定的，确信的，自信的；注定的
7.翻译：某；某一；某种
8.翻译：一些；一定程度上的pron.
1.翻译：[动词用复数]某些近义词surefor certain确凿地；肯定地；无疑地，有把握地make certain弄清楚，弄确实

certaincertain[ˈsə:tən]adj.
1.翻译：[只作表语]确凿的, 无疑的
2.翻译：可靠的
3.翻译：[只作表语, 后跟动词不定式或 of, that]一定的, 必然的, 有把握的, 确信的; 一定会来到或发生的
4.翻译：[只作定语]某, 某一(些); 相当的, 一定程度的; 一些, 有点儿, 某种for a certain reason为了某种理由a certain Smith某个叫 史密斯的人a person of certain age一位不太年轻, 也不太老(约在40岁左右)的人It is certain that two and two makes four.二加二等于四是确定无疑的。We are certain of success.我们确信会成功。He is certain to come.他一定会来的。I am certain that you'll succeed.我确信你会成功。There is no certain cure for this disease.这种病没有可靠的医疗药物。The soldiers faced certain death.士兵们勇敢地面对必然来临的死亡。There was a certain coldness in her attitude towards me.她对我的态度有点冷淡。词性变化certain[ˈsə:tən]pron.
1.翻译：某几个, 某些certain of his friends他的某些朋友继承用法certainnessn.参考词汇见sure; certain
[ˈsəːt(ə)n, -tɪn]
adjective
able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case
有把握的，可靠的，无疑的，肯定的
it's certain that more changes are in the offing.
毫无疑问，将会有更多的变化。
she looks certain to win an Oscar.
她看来肯定会赢得奥斯卡奖。
翻译：having or showing complete conviction about something
确信的，毫无疑问的
are you absolutely certain about this?.
这事你能绝对肯定吗？。
to my certain knowledge, I've never set eyes on her before.
我确信我从未见过她。
[attrib.]specific but not explicitly named or stated
某种的
he raised certain personal problems with me.
他问了我一些个人问题。
the exercise was causing him a certain amount of pain.
这种锻炼使他感到有些疼。
翻译：used when mentioning the name of someone not known to the reader or hearer
某个的（用以提起一个读者或交谈对方不熟悉的姓名）
a certain General Percy captured the town.
一位叫珀西的将军占领了这座城镇。pronoun
(certain of)some but not all
某些，某几个
certain of his works have been edited.
他的某些作品已被校订过了。常用词组
for certain
without any doubt
肯定地，确切地，无疑地
I don't know for certain.
我并不确切知道。make certain
[with clause]take action to ensure that something happens or is the case
（采取行动）确保（某事发生）；查实（某事），查明（某事属实）
翻译：establish whether something is definitely correct or true
确定（某事是否正确或真实）
he probably knew her, but it didn't do any harm to make certain.
他很可能认识她，但确定一下是否如此并没什么坏处。语源
Middle English: from Old French, based on Latin certus 'settled, sure'

certain

形容词 certain:

definite but not specified or identified

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

同义词：sure

established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

certain to occur; destined or inevitable

同义词：sure

established irrevocably

同义词：sealed

reliable in operation or effect

同义词：sure

exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

同义词：sure

for certain

1. 肯定地

I don't know for certain.

我无法肯定。

make certain

1. 确定

Please make certain when the train leaves.

请确定火车什么时候开。

习惯用语be certain of
1.翻译：确信, 深信be certain to
1.翻译：必然; 一定be not certain whether...
1.翻译：不能确定是否...for certain
1.翻译：肯定地, 确凿地make certain (of, that)
1.翻译：把...弄清楚, 把...弄确实, 保证

certain

1. "I'm almost certain to get the bullet, " he said.

"我差不多可以肯定这次要被解雇了，"他说道。

2. Mr Gilbert said he was inquiring abutt a certain patient, a Mr John Gilbert.

Gilbert先生说，他要询问一个病人，一位名叫JohnGilbert的先生。

3. A movie rating that allows admission only to persons of a certain age, usually 17, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

R级，电影的限制级一种电影分级，允许一定年龄以下(通常为17岁)的人在家长或保护人陪同下才能观看。

4. A certain discharge of possible radioactive effluent.

一定量的可能有放射性的废水。

5. Sales where gift are given to purchaser or where only certain purchaser are allowed to make bid.

一种向购买者发礼品的销售或者只允许某些购买者出价的销售。

6. The property possessed by certain minerals of exhibiting three different colors when viewed from three different directions under white lights.

三色性某些矿物质所具有的特性，当放在白光下从三个不同的方向观察，会呈现出三种不同的颜色

7. A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.

专家在某一科目中具有丰富知识或高度技巧的人

8. The two minority parties sign an electoral pact not to oppose each other in certain constituency.

两个多数党签订了一个在某些选区互不反对的选举公约。

9. The intermission between halves in certain games, such as basketball or football.

中场休息在诸如篮球、足球等比赛项目的上、下半场间的休息

10. An electrode used in certain electron tubes to provide secondary emission.

中间极，二次发射电极一种用于一定电子管作第二次发射电极

11. An enterprise has to incur certain costs and expenses in order to stay in business.

为了维持营业，一家企业必须担负起一定的费用和开支。

12. A reserved area of storage for accumulating certain data.

为积累某些数据而保留的一种存储区。

13. Certain names in the book were underlined throughout.

书中在某些名字下面都划了线。

14. Certain sign precede certain event.

事情发生，必有先兆。

15. Talent and education are necessary to make good in certain fields.

从某种意义上讲，才干与教育为成功之要素。

16. They face certain death unless they can be rescued today.

他们除非今天获救，否则必死无疑。

17. He had heard that one is permitted a certain latitude with widows, and went in for the whole180 degrees.

他听说过人是有一定的自由(纬度)与寡妇来往的，于是乎他就追求180度的全部自由去了。

18. He is an amiable fellow, assured of his place in the world and certain that, given enough time and effort, others can simply pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

他和善可亲，自信他在世界上占有一席之地，并确信，假以时日及努力，别人根本也可以靠自己的力量成功。

19. He is a very lively young man, certain of his own abilities and eager to make a noise in the world.

他是一位非常活泼的年轻人，对自己的能力充满信心而且渴望名扬四海。

20. His new play has a certain je ne sais quoi.

他的这出新戏有些地方真是妙不可言。

21. He has laid down certain conditions which you must follow.

他规定了一些条件你必须遵守。

22. Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are beyond attainment.

以往的经验告诉我们，某些事情我们是做不到的。

23. The authors wish you to read it with a pencil in your hand, for you will often be asked to make certain notations, to write answers to particular questions.

作者们希望你在读这本书的时候手里要拿上一支铅笔，因为我们要求你经常做点笔记，或是将一些具体问题的答案写下来。

24. Make certain of your position in the firm before you argue with the director.

你在和经理争辩之前，要首先弄清你在公司里的地位。

25. You alluded to certain developments in your speech what exactly did you mean?

你在讲话中提到某些发展--确切的意思是什么呢?

26. Do you sock away a certain amount each month?

你每月都存一定数量的钱吗？

27. Make certain you know what time the train goes.

你要弄清楚火车什么时候开。

28. You'd better leave now if you want to make certain of getting there on time.

你要想准时到达那里就最好马上走。

29. The act or practice of temporarily leaving a vehicle or maneuvering a vehicle into a certain location.

停车，泊车暂时停车或把车开进某一特定的地方的行为或实践

30. That notary is authorised to perform the certain legal functions.

公证人被授权执行某些法律职能。

31. Certain facts have become known about the materials of the moon.

关于月球的构成物质的某些事实已为人所知。

32. Certain of these solids behave as if they were very thick liquids.

其中有些固体的性状象是很稠的液体。

33. Capable of functioning under varying environmental conditions. Used of certain organisms, such as bacteria that can live with or without oxygen.

兼性寄生的能在不同环境条件下活动的。用于某些生物，如细菌在有氧或无氧条件下都能生存

34. The thigh of the hind leg of certain animals, especially a hog.

兽类的后腿某些动物后腿的股部，尤指猪

35. Confined to inland waters, as certain salmon.

内陆水域的限于内陆水域的，如萨蒙河的某些地段

36. A player in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey, who is part of the forward line of the offense.

前锋在一些运动中(如篮球，足球或曲棍球)在前线进攻线上的运动员

37. A thick-walled resting spore, as in certain algae or fungi.

包囊一种厚壁休眠孢子，如在某些海藻或者真菌中

38. Having indentations that extend about halfway to the center, as in certain leaves.

半裂的有锯齿状边缘的，延伸到距中心一半的距离，例如某些叶片

39. The egg case of certain insects and mollusks.

卵囊一些昆虫或软体动物的卵囊

40. Curled or ruffled, as the margins of certain leaves.

卷曲的某些叶子的边缘卷曲的或起皱的

41. Epimetheus had in his house a jar, in which were kept certain noxious articles, for which, in fitting man for his new abode, he had had no occasion.

厄庇墨透斯的家里放着一个瓮，里面装着一些害人精。他因为一直忙着打点人类在新住地安身，还没有顾得上处理它们。

42. Animals can be conditioned to expect food at certain times.

可以训练动物定时等待喂食。

43. A player who takes a position behind the front line of other players in certain games, such as football.

后卫在某种比赛项目中，如足球，处在其它运动员前线位置之后的运动员

44. Directed forward and upward, as the hairs on certain plant stems.

向前的，向上的向前的、向上的，如某些植物茎上所生的绒毛

45. A franchise to sell specified items in a certain area.

商品经销特许权在某一区域内出售某特定商品的特许权

46. Growing well in blood or in a culture containing blood. Used of certain bacteria.

嗜血的在血液或者含有血液的培养细胞组织中生长良好的。常于描写某些细菌

47. Having all toes pointing forwards. Used of certain birds.

四趾向前的足趾向前方长的。用于某些鸟类

48. For certain reasons I will be unable to attend the meeting.

因为某种原因，我不能出席这次会议。

49. It is to a certain degree his responsibility to see that the job is done.

在一定程度上，做好这项工作是他的职责。

50. In severe weather, traffic is restricted to certain roads that have been cleared of snow.

在严寒的天气里，车辆被限制在雪已被清除的公路上行驶。

51. After being trained for a certain period, they will go back to their own department.

在培训一个时期后，他们将回到自己的岗位上去。

52. At one point, it seemed certain that their plane would crash.

在某地，好象他们的飞机肯定要被撞得粉碎似的。

53. You may say so on certain occasions.

在某种场合你可以这样说。

54. I made certain after I had examined his wounds that he could not possibly live.

在检查了他的伤势以后，我就确信他不可能活下来。

55. The commander in chief of all the armed forces in certain countries.

大元帅某一国内所有武装部队的最高统帅

56. An incorporated senior member of certain colleges and universities.

大学董事某些学院或大学中的社团高级会员

57. The male of certain other large animals, such as the alligator, elephant, or moose.

大的雄性动物一些其它形体巨大的雄性动物，如鳄鱼、大象或麋鹿

58. Her success in business had earned her a certain cachet in society.

她事业有成，赢得了一定的社会声望。

59. There was a certain coldness in her attitude towards me.

她对我的态度有点儿冷淡。

60. She shook it to make certain there was nothing inside.

她把它摇了摇，想知道里面确实没有东西。

61. She see a certain increase of gentleness in his manner.

她注意到他的举止彬彬有礼了一些。

62. Her books aren't bestsellers, but they have a certain cult following.

她的书算不上畅销书，但有一定的崇拜者。

63. Her diaries throw a new light upon certain incidents.

她的日记对一些事件提供了新的解释。

64. She saw me: I'm certain of that.

她看见我了，这一点我可以肯定。

65. She was certain that the young man had gone mad.

她确信那个年轻人已经发疯。

66. It's by no means certain.

完全不能肯定。

67. She had a certain charge as to the school, and very well she did her work. I shall have a great loss in her if she leaves.

对学校来说她负有相当的职务，而且她工作做得挺好。她若走了，对我将是一个极大的损失。

68. A board perforated with a pattern of holes into which pegs can be fitted for playing certain games.

小钉板一种用木钉可塞入的孔做成花样的用来玩游戏的板

69. An experiment was made to check up on the reliability of certain criteria.

已经进行了一项实验以检查某些标准的可靠性。

70. Brown slotted the ball in during the last few minutes of the game, and victory was certain.

布朗在比赛最后几分钟，起脚射球成功，一球队定局。

71. Everything become a blur when you travel beyond a certain speed.

当你超过一定的速度行进时，一切都变得模模糊糊的。

72. Certain formalities have to be gone through before one can emigrate.

必须办妥某些手续方可移居他国。

73. You must be certain of your facts before you start flinging accusations (around) (at people).

必须对实情胸有成竹才能理直气壮地(到处)指责(别人)。

74. I felt a certain reluctance to tell her the news.

我不太愿意告诉她这个消息。

75. I am not certain I have grasped what you meant. Is it(that) you are not satisfy with your present job?

我不能肯定已经领会您的意思。是不是您不满意您现在的工作。

76. I recommend the deal, but with certain caveats.

我介绍这笔交易，但有几项要提请注意。

77. We have to take certain knocks in life.

我们在一生中总得遭受某些挫折。

78. Most of us have to read a certain amount of material for one reason or another.

我们大多数人必须为某种理由阅读若干的资料。

79. We anticipate that we will meet a certain amount of resistance to our plan.

我们预料我们的计划会遇到一些人的反对。

80. I agree with his plans, but only to a certain extent.

我同意他的计划，但只在一定程度上。