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adjective · A2 · often · UK/US
certain
certain
Meaning of certain
English
particular but not named (a certain person)
中文
指不说出名字的特定人或事物
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈsɜːtn/
American English
/ˈsɝtən/
certain with Chinese translation
certain usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
He only goes online at a certain time.
他只在某个时间上网。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
This problem only occurs under certain conditions.
这个问题只在某个条件下出现。
certain synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between certain, particular, some, and specific
P
🇬🇧English
particular
this one and not another; stresses the choice
very often
ENI want this particular dress.
S
🇬🇧English
some
any or unknown; the speaker may not know which
very often
ENSome guy left a message for you.
S
🇬🇧English
specific
clearly stated or defined
very often
ENPlease give me a specific date.
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What does certain mean?
particular but not named (a certain person)
How do you pronounce certain?
certain is pronounced [ˈsɜːtn].
How is certain used in a sentence?
他只在某个时间上网。 Translation: He only goes online at a certain time.
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