certain
/ˈsɜːtən/ · /ˈsɝːtən/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1731 in the learning path
确信的；有把握的
Definitions
adj. having no doubt about something
确信的；有把握的
adj. definitely going to happen
必然的；确定的
adj. particular but not named or fully described
某个；某些
Example
I'm certain I left my keys on the kitchen table.
我确信自己把钥匙放在厨房桌上了。
Certain types of public transport are more suitable for densely populated cities than rural areas.
某些类型的公共交通更适合人口密集的城市，而非农村地区。
Collocations
- certain of
- certain to happen
- make certain
- certain types of
Word family
- certainty (n.)
- certainly (adv.)
- uncertain (adj.)
- uncertainty (n.)
Synonyms
- sure
Antonyms
- uncertain
Usage tip
人作主语时，certain of表确信；certain to表必然。
FAQ
- What does certain mean?
- having no doubt about something definitely going to happen particular but not named or fully described
- How is certain pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːtən/, US /ˈsɝːtən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
