| 词汇 | make certain |
| 释义 | make certainmake certain a) CHECK/MAKE SUREto check that something is correct or true 核实〔某事〕，把…弄清楚 SYN make sure make certain (that) We need to make certain that it’s going to fit first. 我们首先要确定这能放得下。 b) CERTAINLY/DEFINITELYto do something in order to be sure that something will happen 确保 SYN make sure make certain (that) Secure the edges firmly to make certain that no moisture can get in. 把边缘扣紧确保不让潮气进去。 Examples from the Corpus make certain• Nicholas knelt, then lifted him to the base of the wall and knelt again, to make certain.• Contractors are working hard to make certain all the homes will be ready for occupation as soon as possible.• Reacher had made certain fine, illegal adjustments of the turbine.• This principle, then, makes certain general predictions about acquisition.• He watched her long enough to make certain she was breathing.• She's clearly intent on making certain that guests enjoy themselves.• Begin by making certain that the door itself is strong enough.• What position are they in to make certain the prisoners abide by the rules of their temporary release? → make certain at certain1(1) |
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