uncertain 英音: [ʌn'sə:tn] 美音: [ʌn'sɝtn]

单词详解

adj.

A. 难以预料的;多变的 (likely to change, especially in a negative or unpleasant way)

We didn’t have the picnic because the weather was uncertain.

我们没有出去野餐, 因为天气变幻莫测。

The localization can be considered uncertain to this extent.

在这个程度上局部化可以认为是不明确的。

This is a very uncertain time for the global economy. 当前全球经济正面临一个极不稳定的时期。

B. 不确定的;未决定的 (not definite or decided)

The date of his departure is uncertain. 他离开的日期尚未确定。

He was uncertain where she lived. 他不确知她住在何处。

When I shall return is uncertain. 我何时回来还不一定。

Short lifetime means uncertain mass. 短寿命意味着质量不确定。

It was uncertain whether he would come. 不确定的是他是否要来。

The future is inherently uncertain. 未来在本质上是不确定的。

But the authorship is altogether uncertain. 但作者是完全不确定的。

C. 无把握的 (feeling doubt about sth; not sure)

They are uncertain about what to do next. 他们不知道下一步该做什么。

Whether he will attend the meeting is uncertain. 他是否来参加会议还不确定。

 

相关词组

1. be uncertain of/about sth. 对……无把握;拿不准

You will be uncertain of your feelings. 不能确定自己的感受。

2. in no uncertain terms 明确有力地;毫不含糊地

I told him in no uncertain terms to mind his own business. 我直截了当地叫他别管闲事。

 

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