英语词组certainty是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

IDIOMSLANG

CERTAINTY

all right

beyond a doubt; as the evidence shows.

The dog's dead all right. It hasn't moved at all.The train's late all right. It hasn't been late in months.

be from Missouri

to require proof; to have to be shown (something). (From the nickname for the state of Missouri, the Show Me State.)

You'll have to prove it to me. I'm from Missouri.She's from Missouri and has to be shown.

bet one's bottom dollar and bet one's life

to be quite certain (about something). (Both are informal and folksy. A bottom dollar is the last dollar.)

I'll be there. You bet your bottom dollar.I bet my bottom dollar you can't swim across the pool.You bet your life I can't swim that far.I bet my life on it.

beyond a reasonable doubt

almost without any doubt. (A legal phrase.)

The jury decided beyond a reasonable doubt that she had committed the crime.She was also found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

beyond the shadow of a doubt

completely without doubt.

We accepted her story as true beyond the shadow of a doubt.Please assure us that you are certain of the facts beyond the shadow of a doubt.

bound to (do something)

to be certain to do something.

They are bound to come home soon. They always come home early.Oh, yes. They are bound to.

by no means

absolutely not; certainly not.

I'm by no means angry with you.BOB: Did you put this box here? TOM: By no means. I didn't do it, I'm sure.

flat out

clearly and definitely; holding nothing back. (Informal.)

I told her flat out that I didn't like her.They reported flat out that the operation was a failure.

for sure

certainly; surely. (Informal or slang.)

MARY: Do you like my new jacket? JANE: For sure.For sure, I want to go on the picnic.

hands down

without a doubt. (Usually regarding a choice or a winner.)

Jean was our choice for the new manager hands down.Todd won the race hands down.Sharon was the favorite librarian of all the people there hands down.

in all probability

very likely; almost certainly.

He'll be here on time in all probability.In all probability, they'll finish the work today.

in no uncertain terms

in very specific and direct language.

I was so mad. I told her in no uncertain terms to leave and never come back.I told him in no uncertain terms to stop it.He put his demands into no uncertain terms, and then they listened to him.

make no bones about it

have no need to doubt it; absolutely. (Folksy.)

This is the greatest cake I've ever eaten. Make no bones about it.Make no bones about it, Mary is a great singer.

make no mistake (about it)

without a doubt; certainly. (Informal.)

This car is a great buy. Make no mistake about it.We support your candidacy—make no mistake.

nail someone down

to get a firm and final decision from someone (about something). (Informal.)

I want you to find Bob and get an answer from him. Nail him down one way or the other.Please nail down John on the question of signing the contract.

no doubt

surely; without a doubt; undoubtedly.

He will be here again tomorrow, no doubt.No doubt you will require a ride home?

rest assured

to be assured; to be certain.

Rest assured that you'll receive the best of care.Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to help.

swift and sure

fast and certain. (As with the flight of a well-aimed arrow. Fixed order.)

The response of the governor to the criticism by the opposing party was swift and sure.The boxer's punch was swift and sure and resulted in a quick knockout and a very short match.

without fail

for certain; absolutely.

I'll be there at noon without fail.The plane leaves on time every day without fail

without question

absolutely; certainly.

She agreed to help without question.She said, "I stand ready to support you without question."

You bet (your boots)! and YOU can bet on it!

surely; absolutely. (Informal.)

BILL: Coming to the meeting next Saturday? BOB: YOU bet!You bet your boots I'll be there!

CERTAINTY - LACKING

hang by a hair and hang by a thread

to be in an uncertain position; to depend on something very insubstantial.

Your whole argument is hanging by a thread.John isn't failing geometry, but he's just hanging by a hair.

have mixed feelings (about someone or something)

to be uncertain about someone or something.

I have mixed feelings about Bob. Sometimes I think he likes me; other times I don't.I have mixed feelings about my trip to England. I love the people, but the climate upsets me.Yes, I also have mixed feelings.

on again, off again and off again, on again

uncertain; indecisive. (Reversible.)

I don't know about the picnic. It's on again, off again. It depends on the weather.Jane doesn't know if she's going to the picnic. She's off again, on again about it.

touch and go

very uncertain. (Fixed order.)

Things were touch and go at the office until a new manager was hired.Jane had a serious operation, and everything was touch and go for two days after her surgery.

Your guess is as good as mine.

Your answer is likely to be as correct as mine. (Informal.)

I don't know where the scissors are. Your guess is as good as mine.Your guess is as good as mine as to when the train will arrive.

词组	certainty
释义	IDIOMSLANG CERTAINTY all right beyond a doubt; as the evidence shows. The dog's dead all right. It hasn't moved at all.The train's late all right. It hasn't been late in months. be from Missouri to require proof; to have to be shown (something). (From the nickname for the state of Missouri, the Show Me State.) You'll have to prove it to me. I'm from Missouri.She's from Missouri and has to be shown. bet one's bottom dollar and bet one's life to be quite certain (about something). (Both are informal and folksy. A bottom dollar is the last dollar.) I'll be there. You bet your bottom dollar.I bet my bottom dollar you can't swim across the pool.You bet your life I can't swim that far.I bet my life on it. beyond a reasonable doubt almost without any doubt. (A legal phrase.) The jury decided beyond a reasonable doubt that she had committed the crime.She was also found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. beyond the shadow of a doubt completely without doubt. We accepted her story as true beyond the shadow of a doubt.Please assure us that you are certain of the facts beyond the shadow of a doubt. bound to (do something) to be certain to do something. They are bound to come home soon. They always come home early.Oh, yes. They are bound to. by no means absolutely not; certainly not. I'm by no means angry with you.BOB: Did you put this box here? TOM: By no means. I didn't do it, I'm sure. flat out clearly and definitely; holding nothing back. (Informal.) I told her flat out that I didn't like her.They reported flat out that the operation was a failure. for sure certainly; surely. (Informal or slang.) MARY: Do you like my new jacket? JANE: For sure.For sure, I want to go on the picnic. hands down without a doubt. (Usually regarding a choice or a winner.) Jean was our choice for the new manager hands down.Todd won the race hands down.Sharon was the favorite librarian of all the people there hands down. in all probability very likely; almost certainly. He'll be here on time in all probability.In all probability, they'll finish the work today. in no uncertain terms in very specific and direct language. I was so mad. I told her in no uncertain terms to leave and never come back.I told him in no uncertain terms to stop it.He put his demands into no uncertain terms, and then they listened to him. make no bones about it have no need to doubt it; absolutely. (Folksy.) This is the greatest cake I've ever eaten. Make no bones about it.Make no bones about it, Mary is a great singer. make no mistake (about it) without a doubt; certainly. (Informal.) This car is a great buy. Make no mistake about it.We support your candidacy—make no mistake. nail someone down to get a firm and final decision from someone (about something). (Informal.) I want you to find Bob and get an answer from him. Nail him down one way or the other.Please nail down John on the question of signing the contract. no doubt surely; without a doubt; undoubtedly. He will be here again tomorrow, no doubt.No doubt you will require a ride home? rest assured to be assured; to be certain. Rest assured that you'll receive the best of care.Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to help. swift and sure fast and certain. (As with the flight of a well-aimed arrow. Fixed order.) The response of the governor to the criticism by the opposing party was swift and sure.The boxer's punch was swift and sure and resulted in a quick knockout and a very short match. without fail for certain; absolutely. I'll be there at noon without fail.The plane leaves on time every day without fail without question absolutely; certainly. She agreed to help without question.She said, "I stand ready to support you without question." You bet (your boots)! and YOU can bet on it! surely; absolutely. (Informal.) BILL: Coming to the meeting next Saturday? BOB: YOU bet!You bet your boots I'll be there! CERTAINTY - LACKING hang by a hair and hang by a thread to be in an uncertain position; to depend on something very insubstantial. Your whole argument is hanging by a thread.John isn't failing geometry, but he's just hanging by a hair. have mixed feelings (about someone or something) to be uncertain about someone or something. I have mixed feelings about Bob. Sometimes I think he likes me; other times I don't.I have mixed feelings about my trip to England. I love the people, but the climate upsets me.Yes, I also have mixed feelings. on again, off again and off again, on again uncertain; indecisive. (Reversible.) I don't know about the picnic. It's on again, off again. It depends on the weather.Jane doesn't know if she's going to the picnic. She's off again, on again about it. touch and go very uncertain. (Fixed order.) Things were touch and go at the office until a new manager was hired.Jane had a serious operation, and everything was touch and go for two days after her surgery. Your guess is as good as mine. Your answer is likely to be as correct as mine. (Informal.) I don't know where the scissors are. Your guess is as good as mine.Your guess is as good as mine as to when the train will arrive. all right mod. for sure; for certain. He's the one who said it, all right.I was there, all right. bet one's bottom dollar tr. to be very certain of something; to bet in complete certainty of winning. (Need not refer to an actual bet.) I bet my bottom dollar you never ever went to Alaska!He bet his bottom dollar on that horse, and it died at the gate. def mod. definitely. I will be there. Def.This is def the best there is. have something cinched tr. to have something settled; to have the results of some act assured. Don't worry. I've got it cinched.You just think you've got it cinched. jolly-well mod. certainly. You jollywell better be there on time.I jolly-well will. sure as hell mod. absolutely certain. I'm sure as hell he's the one.You sure as hell better get yourself over here. surefire mod. certain; effective; fail-safe. I've got a surefire method for fixing cracks in drywall.Good, yes; surefire, no.This stuff is a surefire cure. sure thing n. something that is absolutely certain. It's a sure thing! You can't lose!Well, it looks like the sure thing didn't turn out to be so sure, after all.
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