英:[ʃuə ˈfaiə]
美:[ʃʊr faɪr]
英:[ʃuə ˈfaiə]
美:[ʃʊr faɪr]
adjective
certain to get successful or expected results
a surefire recipe
The first known use of surefire was in 1846
spot1 of 3noun
something bad that others know about one : fault
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
an area marred or marked (as by dirt)
a small diseased or decayed area on the body surface of a plant or animal spots of chicken pox
spots of rot on a leaf
a small quantity or amount
a particular place a sore spot
a good spot for a picnic
a particular position (as in an organization or on a program)
spotlight entry 1 sense 2
a position usually of difficulty or embarrassment
put someone in a spot
a short broadcast announcement or advertisement
spot2 of 3verb
to mark or become marked with or as if with spots
to single out : identify
spot a friend in a crowd
spot3 of 3adjective
done on the spot
spot coverage of the news
paid upon delivery
spot cash
involving immediate cash payment
the spot market for oil
broadcast between scheduled programs
spot announcements
made from time to time or in a few places or instances
a spot check
surefireadjective
certain to get results
1 The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.
2 There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.
3 In New York City, there are always a few surefire signs that summer has officially arrived.
4 Because Adrienne and most of her family members who would have been alive in 1964 are deceased, the D’Onofrios know there’s no surefire way to confirm her identity.
5 This is a sure - fire way to get publicity.
这样做就一定能引人注目.
6 It'seems a sure - fire way to lose cash hand over fist.
这似乎是个稳而快速地输钱的好办法.
7 Unfortunately, it's also a sure - fire way to embarrass yourself for months to come.
不幸的是, 它同时也必定会成为你接下来几个月被人笑话的笑柄.