nhất định chắc chắn 
bound like: chắc chắn → →
bestimmt ☊ 
nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ 
一定 ☊ yí dìng bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ ☊ das unempfindliche Parkett ☊ lớp sàn gỗ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190) Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042) Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
I can't say for certain when we'll arrive. ☊ for certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
I'm certainly never going there again. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
I definitely remember sending the letter. ☊ definitely ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). ☊ fail ☊
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. ☊ fairly ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. ☊ hit ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. ☊ improve on/upon sth ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
the most likely outcome ☊ likely ☊
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted. ☊ must ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
Are you quite sure? ☊ quite ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
We'll get there slowly but surely. ☊ slowly but surely ☊
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. ☊ some ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. ☊ star ☊
We are making slow but steady progress. ☊ steady ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman. ☊ striking ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
You don't sound very sure. ☊ sure ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? ☊ sure ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: You're always sure of a warm welcome there. ☊ sure ☊
We could not be sure of financial support. ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. ☊ sure ☊
They won't go, surely? ☊ surely ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. ☊ turn up ☊
They're both uncertain about what to do. ☊ uncertain ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
Our future looks uncertain. ☊ uncertain ☊
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. ☊ understand ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊