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I Doubt Undoubtedly Completely 副词 Note Surely ˈsɜːtnli

Certainly can be used to emphasize what you are saying. It can also be used to agree with someone or strongly refuse. For example, "Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills," or responding with "Certainly!" to an offer.

Certainly can be used to emphasize what you are saying. It can also be used to agree with someone or strongly refuse. For example, "Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills," or responding with "Certainly!" to an offer.

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/sɜ͟ː(r)t(ə)nli/
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[ADV-GRADED 副词]当然;肯定 You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
  [ADV with cl/group]
  [emphasis]
  • The public is certainly getting tired of hearing about it...

    关于此事,公众当然已经听腻了。

  • The bombs are almost certainly part of a much bigger conspiracy...

    几乎可以肯定,这些炸弹是一个更大的阴谋的一部分。

  • Today's inflation figure is certainly too high...

    今天的通胀率确实太高了。

  • Certainly, pets can help children develop friendship skills.

    宠物的确能够帮助孩子们培养交友技能。

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[ADV 副词](表示同意)当然,行,没问题 You use certainly when you are agreeing with what someone has said.
  [ADV as reply]
  • 'In any case you remained friends.' — 'Certainly.'...

    “无论如何,你们都是好朋友吧。”——“那当然。”

  • 'You keep out of their way don't you?' — 'I certainly do.'

    “你会离他们远远的,是吧?”——“一点儿不假。”

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[ADV as reply 副词]当然不 You say certainly not when you want to say 'no' in a strong way.
  [emphasis]
  • 'Perhaps it would be better if I withdrew altogether.' — 'Certainly not!'

    “也许,我完全退出更好吧。”——“当然不是!”

Usage Note :

You use certainly to emphasize that what you say is definitely true. His death was certainly not an accident. You use surely to express disagreement or surprise. Surely you care about what happens to her. Both British and American speakers use certainly to agree with requests and statements. 'It is still a difficult world for women.' —'Oh, certainly.' Note that American speakers also use surely in this way. 'Can I have a drink?' —'Why, surely.'

certainly可以用来强调所说内容属实:His death was certainly not an accident (他的死绝非意外)。surely 可用来表示反对或惊讶:Surely you care about what happens to her (不用说,你一定关心她的事吧)。美国人和英国人都用 certainly 表示同意请求和陈述:‘It is still a difficult world for women.’—‘Oh, certainly.’(“如今的世界对女性而言仍然很不容易。”——“嗯,那当然。”)注意,在这种情况下,美国人也用 surely: ‘Can I have a drink?’—‘Why, surely.’(“我能不能来杯饮料?”——“噢,没问题。”)


Oxford cer·tain·ly / ˈsɜːtnli ; NAmE ˈsɜːrtnli / adverb 1 without doubt 无疑;确定;肯定 SYN
definitely
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. 要是不治疗,她十有八九会死。 Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. 毫无疑问,幼年对儿童的发展至关重要。 I'm certainly never going there again. 我肯定不会再去那里了。 note at
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2 ( used in answer to questions 用于回答问题 ) of course 当然;行 ‘May I see your passport, Mr Scott?’ ‘Certainly.’ “斯科特先生,请出示您的护照好吗?”“当然可以。” ‘Do you think all this money will change your life?’ ‘Certainly not.’ “你认为这些钱会改变你的生活吗?”“当然不会。”
cer·tain·ly / ˈsɜːtnli ; NAmE ˈsɜːrtnli /
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certainlycer‧tain‧ly /ˈsɜːtnli $ ˈsɜːr-/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb [sentence adverb]
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1without any doubt SYN  definitely:  I certainly never expected to become a writer. They’re certainly not mine.it is certainly true/possible etc It is certainly true that there are more courses on offer. The girl was almost certainly murdered. ‘Not smoking has made a real difference.’ ‘It most certainly has.’2 spoken used to agree or give your permission:  ‘I’d like a beer, please.’ ‘Certainly, sir.’ ‘Can I come along?’ ‘Certainly.’3certainly not spoken used to disagree completely or to refuse to give permission:  ‘May I go?’ ‘Certainly not!’RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say of course or sure rather than certainly when agreeing or giving permission:· ‘Can I sit down?’ ‘Of course.’THESAURUScertainly used when saying that you are sure about something: · Amy’s certainly growing, but she’s not gaining weight.· It’s certainly not the cheapest way of getting to New York.· ‘Is this his signature?’ ‘Almost certainly.’undoubtedly used when saying that you are completely sure about something. Undoubtedly sounds more certain and a little more formal than certainly: · They are undoubtedly the better team.· Undoubtedly it will be a huge shock for him.· The furniture, although undoubtedly fashionable, was a little too plain for my taste.there is no doubt used when you are completely sure about something: · There is no doubt that violence on TV influences children.· He’s definitely innocent. There’s no doubt about that.without (a) doubt used when you are completely sure about something: · She was without doubt one of Mexico’s finest artists.· There would be, without a doubt, some perfectly ordinary explanation for his behaviour.
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当然(70%),一定(30%)
adv.当然;行(用于回答);必定

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