certain
US /ˈsɝː.tən/
UK /ˈsɝː.tən/
1.
确定的, 肯定的
known for sure; established beyond doubt
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It's certain that he will win the election.
他肯定会赢得选举。
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Are you certain about your decision?
你确定你的决定吗？
2.
某个, 特定的
specific but not explicitly named or stated
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A certain person told me about it.
某个特定的人告诉了我这件事。
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There's a certain charm about old houses.
老房子有一种独特的魅力。