surely /ˈʃɚli/ Brit /ˈʃɔːli/ adverb /ˈʃɚli/ Brit /ˈʃɔːli/
adverb
Learner's definition of SURELY
2 formal
a : without a doubt : certainly肯定地;毫无疑问地 -
He will surely be missed.大家肯定会想念他的。
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This is surely the best dessert you have ever made.这绝对是你做的最好吃的甜点。
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Surely you must admit that it was a good decision.你必须得承认这是个明智的决定。
b —
used in negative statements to show surprise that something could be true不会吧(用于否定句,表示难以置信) -
“Are they going to get away with it?” “Surely not.”“他们将逍遥法外?”“不会的。”
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Surely you don't think that we are responsible for this!你不会以为这是我们的责任吧!
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Surely you haven't forgotten my name!你不会忘记我的名字了吧!
slowly but surely
— see slowly