certainly
UK/'sә:tәnli/US
NGSL 1k高考A2
释义
adv.
Without doubt; used to emphasize a statement or to give a firm yes.
当然；无疑；肯定地。
词根拆分
词根派生certain确定的，肯定的，固定的
+
-ly以...方式地
=certainly
certain + -ly（副词后缀）= "确定地、当然"。也用作礼貌而肯定的"当然可以！"（Certainly!）。参见 certain。
例句
- 1.
This is certainly the best meal I've had all year.
这无疑是我今年吃过最好的一餐。
- 2.
"Could you help me?" "Certainly."
"你能帮我一下吗？""当然。"