surely
- adv.当然;无疑;必定;(对自己的话很有把握，希望他人同意)想必;用于否定句，表示难以置信
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surelyadv.
（对自己的话很有把握，希望他人同意）想必
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
我们总得想个办法吧？
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
找到他只是个时间问题，对不对？
（用于否定句，表示难以置信）
used with a negative to show that sth surprises you and you do not want to believe it
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this?
你一定不会以为出了这事是我的责任吧？
‘They're getting married.’ ‘ Surely not! ’
“他们要结婚了。”“不会吧！”
They won't go, surely?
他们不会真的要走吧？
无疑；必定
without doubt; certainly
He knew that if help did not arrive soon they would surely die.
他知道，如果救援不能及早赶到，他们必死无疑。
（表示肯定或同意）当然
used to say ‘yes’ to sb or to agree to sth
making slow but definite progress
我们虽慢，但一准能赶到那儿。
We'll get there slowly but surely.
You use surely , especially in BrE , to show that you are almost certain about what you are saying and you want other people to agree with you. 在否定句中，surely表示某事使人感到吃惊而不愿相信：
Surely this can’t be right?
这不可能是对的吧？
You’re surely not thinking of going, are you?
你不是想走吧？
Certainly usually means ‘without doubt’ or ‘definitely’, and is used to show that you strongly believe something or to emphasize that something is really true. 非正式的北美英语说法为：
I’ll certainly remember this trip!
我绝不会忘记这次旅行！
I’ll sure remember this trip!
我绝不会忘记这次旅行！
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The meal was certainly too expensive (= there is no doubt about it) .
这顿饭的确太贵了（毫无疑问）。
The meal was surely too expensive? (= that is my opinion. Don’t you agree?)
这顿饭不是太贵了吗？（我这样认为，你不同意吗？）
In formal language only surely can be used to mean ‘without doubt’. 在正式用语中，surely才表示无疑：
This will surely end in disaster.
这无疑将以灾难告终。
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ADV 想必;当然
You use surely to emphasize that you think something should be true, and you would be surprised if it was not true.You're an intelligent woman, surely you realize by now that I'm helping you...
你是个聪明的女人，想必你现在明白了我是在帮你。
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ADV 无疑;必定
If something will surely happen or is surely the case, it will definitely happen or is definitely the case.He knew that under the surgeon's knife he would surely die...
他知道他必定会死在外科医生刀下。
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PHRASE 缓慢但确定地;稳扎稳打地
If you say that something is happening slowly but surely, you mean that it is happening gradually but it is definitely happening.Slowly but surely she started to fall in love with him...
虽然过程缓慢，但她无疑开始爱上他了。
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美国人用 surely 和 certainly 表示同意请求或说法：‘It is still a difficult world for women.’—‘Oh, certainly.’ (“女人在这个世界上生活仍然很艰难。”——“噢，没错。”)，Surely, yes, I agree entirely with that (是的，没错，我完全同意)。注意英国人只用 certainly 表示这种用法。
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- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
- the results are surely encouraging
- she certainly is a hard worker
- it's going to be a good day for sure
- they are coming, for certain
- they thought he had been killed sure enough
- he'll win sure as shooting
- they sure smell good
- sure he'll come
- Synonym: certainly sure for sure for certain sure enough sure as shooting
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You 're an intelligent woman , surely you realize by now that I 'm helping you
你是个聪明的女人，想必你现在明白了我是在帮你。
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You surely haven 't forgotten Dr Walters ?
你想必还没有忘记沃尔特斯医生吧？
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You 're surely not thinking of going , are you ?
你不是想走吧？
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Surely you don 't think I was responsible for this ?
你一定不会以为出了这事是我的责任吧？
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The scandal surely signals the end of his political career .
毫无疑问，这桩丑闻预示他的政治生涯就此结束。
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It 's surely only a matter of time before he is found , isn 't it ?
找到他只是个时间问题，对不对？
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He knew that if help did not arrive soon they would surely die .
他知道，如果救援不能及早赶到，他们必死无疑。
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I believed her ─ for surely she would not lie to me .
我相信她的话——因为她肯定不会向我撒谎。
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We 'll get there slowly but surely .
我们虽慢，但一准能赶到那儿。
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Surely this can 't be right ?
这不可能是对的吧？
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They won 't go , surely ?
他们不会真的要走吧？
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Surely we should do something about it ?
我们总得想个办法吧？
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Surely you can spare me a few minutes ?
你应该能为我空出几分钟时间吧？
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You surely don 't think I 'd stoop to that !
你不会认为我会下作到那种地步吧！
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You surely don 't grudge her her success ?
她获得成功，你没有不以为然吧？
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You surely don 't begrudge him his happiness .
你肯定不是嫉妒他的幸福吧。
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If I can accept this situation , surely you can .
如果我能接受这种情况，你当然也能。
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Slowly but surely she started to fall in love with him
虽然过程缓慢，但她无疑开始爱上他了。
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The government will surely use the diplomatic channels available
政府肯定会利用各种现有的外交渠道。
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Surely nobody would suggest turning him out of the house
当然不会有人建议把他从房子里赶出去。
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But surely this puts a different complexion on things .
但是这肯定让局势有了变化。
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Surely the fetus has a right to life ?
胎儿确实有生命权吗？
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It 's great to have you back . Congratulations are surely in order !
你回来真是太好了，就等着向你道贺呢！
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Where eastern Germany goes the rest will surely follow .
东德怎样做，其他地方一定会效仿。
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Surely it is an economic nonsense to deplete the world of natural resources
耗尽世界的自然资源毋庸置疑是愚蠢的经济行为。
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Herbert would surely advise her how to approach the bank
赫伯特一定会就如何与银行接洽向她提供意见。
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This is a target which is surely within the realm of possibility .
这是一个完全有可能实现的目标。
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Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate ?
这样重大的事件谅必应进行更高级别的讨论吧？
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He knew that under the surgeon 's knife he would surely die
他知道他必定会死在外科医生刀下。
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You wouldn 't leave an old friend in the lurch , surely ?
你总不会对老朋友见死不救吧？
常用于加强语气，多用于口语中。
- Have you done it?
——你做完了吗？
- Absolutely.
——没错。
He was absolutely wrong.
他绝对错了。
强调毫无疑问。
He certainly did come to see me yesterday.
他昨天当然来看我了。
Certainly, he is a loser.
当然，他是个输家。
强调必然性，表示主观判断。
He will surely be punished.
他必定会受到惩罚。
They can surely overcome these difficulties as long as they have enough money.
只要有足够的资金他们肯定能克服这些困难。
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