certainly
adverb uk/ˈsɜː.tən.li/ us/ˈsɝː.tən.li/
(IN NO DOUBT)
A2 （用于肯定的答复或强调）当然，毫无疑问，确实，肯定
used to reply completely or to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it
She certainly had a friend called Mark, but I don't know whether he was her boyfriend. 她确实有个朋友叫马克，不过我不知道他是不是她男友。
"This is rather a difficult question." "Yes, it's certainly not easy." “这实在是个难题。”“是呀，确实不容易。”
"Do you think more money should be given to education?" "Certainly!" “你认为应当给教育拨更多经费吗?”“当然啦！”
"Had you forgotten about our anniversary?" "Certainly not! I've reserved a table at Michel's restaurant for this evening." “你是不是把我们的结婚纪念日给忘了?”“当然没有！我已经在米歇尔餐厅预订了今晚的桌位。”
A2 （用于对请求表示强烈同意或不同意）当然，行
used when agreeing or disagreeing strongly to a request
"Could you lend me £10?" "Certainly." “你能借给我10英镑吗？”“当然可以。”
"Did you take any money out of my purse?" "Certainly not!" “你是不是从我钱包里拿钱了?”“绝对没有！”
- More examples
- We certainly don't lead a life of luxury but we're not poor either.
- The design certainly looks good on paper.
- The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.
- I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't.
- His time in the army certainly toughened him up.
(EXTREMELY LIKELY)
必然地;很有可能发生地
very likely to happen
She will certainly win the election if the opinion polls are accurate. 如果民意调查准确无误，她定会赢得这场选举。