surely
adverb uk/ˈʃɔː.li/ us/ˈʃʊr.li/
B2 肯定地，想必，无疑地
used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something
The problem surely lies in the design of the equipment. 问题肯定出在设备的设计上。
US formal "May I sit here?" "Surely." (= Yes, certainly.) “我能坐在这里吗?”“当然可以。”
Without more food and medical supplies, these people will surely not survive. 如果没有更多的食品和医疗物资，这些人肯定活不下去。
B2 （用以表示惊讶）
used to express surprise that something has happened or is going to happen
Surely you don't expect me to believe that? 你总不会认为我会相信有那事吧?
Surely you're not going out on a night like this? 你不会在这样的晚上出去吧?
- More examples
- This latest injury must surely mean that her tennis career is now at an end .
- He's running so well, surely he'll take the gold.
- Greater international stability can surely only be to the good.
- The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of the play.
- Overeating is surely the main cause of obesity.