| 释义 |
make certaina. to check that something is correct or true核实〔某事〕，把…弄清楚;SYNmake suremake 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. to do something in order to be sure that something will happen确保;SYNmake suremake certain (that)•Secure the edges firmly to make certain that no moisture can get in.把边缘扣紧以防潮气进去。 make certain [with clause] take action to ensure that something happens or is the case （采取行动）确保（某事发生）; 查实（某事）, 查明（某事属实）。 ■ establish whether something is definitely correct or true 确定（某事是否正确或真实）： he probably knew her, but it didn't do any harm to make certain. 他很可能认识她, 但确定一下是否如此并没什么坏处。 |