1、direction
方向;方位
St Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction.
圣安德鲁斯在相反方向上 10 英里处。
He drove off in the direction of Larry's shop.
他驾车朝着拉里商店的方向驶去。
(发展)方向,趋势,倾向
They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction.
他们威胁说,如果该党不改变方针,他们就将集体退席。
I've never done any sustained writing, but that might be one of my next directions.
我以前从未尝试过持续写作,不过那可能是我下一步努力的方向之一。
指示;说明;指路
I should know by now not to throw away the directions until we've finished cooking.
现在我知道了不该在饭没做完之前就扔掉烹饪说明。
He proceeded to give Dan directions to the computer room.
他接着告诉丹去计算机房该怎么走。
2、certain
肯定的;有把握的;毫无疑问的
She's absolutely certain she's going to make it in the world.
她坚信自己会出人头地。
We are not certain whether the appendix had already burst or not.
我们不敢肯定阑尾是否已经破裂。
必然的;必定的;肯定的
However, the scheme is certain to meet opposition from fishermen's leaders.
然而,这项计划一定会遭到渔民领袖的反对。
It's not certain they'll accept the Front's candidate if he wins.
即便来自阵线的候选人获胜,他们能否接受他还说不准。
确凿的;无疑的
One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other.
有一点可以肯定,那就是双方都非常尊重对方。
It is certain that Rodney arrived the previous day.
罗德尼肯定是头天到的。