33.6.2. gy. A1B2 (példák)

positive adjective /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ 4 bizonyos vmiben [never before noun]

"Are you sure you saw him?" "Absolutely positive."

I'm positive that I switched it off.

strong adjective /strɒŋ/ 7 erőteljes, szilárd (meggyőződés, érzés, hit, stb.)

She has strong opinions/views about religion.

sure adjective /ʃɔːr/ biztos [never before noun]

"What's wrong with him?" "I'm not sure."

I'm sure (that) I left my keys on the table.

I feel absolutely sure (that) you've made the right decision.

Simon isn't sure whether/if he'll be able to come to the party or not.

Are you sure about that?

It now seems sure (that) the election will result in another victory for the government.

certainly adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/ 1 minden bizonnyal

I'll certainly be there.

They certainly deserved to win.

She certainly knew him but I don't know how close they were.

"Do you think more money should be given to education?" "Certainly!"

definitely adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/ határozottan, feltétlenül

Have you definitely decided to go to America?

He definitely said he'd be here.

firmly adverb /ˈfɜːm.li/ 1 határozottan, szilárdan (biztosan/fixen)

I firmly believe that we must take action on this.

surely adverb /ˈʃɔː.li/ 1 bizonyára

Surely they'd have called us by now to say they're not coming.

Phrases and idioms:

be sure of sth biztos vmiben

He'll win this year, I'm sure of it.

bound to do sth minden bizonnyal megtesz vmit/megtörténik vmi

You're bound to feel nervous before your driving test.

If you're stressed for a long period, it's bound to affect your health.

for sure minden kétséget kizáróan (informal)

I think he's Canadian but I don't know for sure.

One thing's for sure - once the baby's born, your lives will never be the same again.