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to be certain; to be positive · assuredly; definitely · to give recognition; to affirm · affirmative (answer)

肯定
kěn dìng
k+ěn·3rd toned+ìng·4th tone
WordHSK 5
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Just because a certain book does not interest readers does not mean that the fault lies in the book.
不是因为读者对某本书不感兴趣，这本书就肯定是有问题的了。
I'm sure you'll love what we have on the menu tonight.
我肯定你会喜欢我们今晚的菜肴。
You must be mentally exhausted.
你肯定脑子糊掉了。
He must be over sixty.
他肯定六十多岁了。
He hasn't come yet. He must have missed the bus.
他还没来。他肯定错过公交车了。
Synonyms
Synonyms
to confirm · to verify · confirmation确认què rènto approve · approval · acknowledgment · OK认可rèn kěto maintain (that sth is true) · to determine (a fact) · determination (of an amount) · of the firm opinion · to believe firmly · to set one's mind on · to identify with认定rèn dìnginevitable · certain · necessity必然bì ránto admit · to concede · to recognize · recognition (diplomatic, artistic etc) · to acknowledge承认chéng rènclear · distinct · obvious明显míng xiǎn
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