absolutely certain; no risk of error; fail-safe
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
absolutely certain; cannot possibly go wrong; 100% reliable
formalEmphasizes complete reliability and absence of any risk. Used for plans, methods, skills, or judgments. Synonymous with 万无一失.
Zhè这
ge个
fāng方
àn案
jīng经
guò过
fǎn反
fù复
yàn验
zhèng证
，
bǎi百
wú无
yī一
shī失
。
This plan has been repeatedly verified; there is absolutely no risk of error.
Tā他
shì是
zuì最
yǒu有
jīng经
yàn验
de的
wài外
kē科
yī医
shēng生
，
yóu由
tā他
zhǔ主
dāo刀
，
bǎi百
wú无
yī一
shī失
。
He is the most experienced surgeon; with him performing the surgery, it's absolutely fail-safe.
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Zhè这
cì次
wèi卫
xīng星
fā发
shè射
zhǔn准
bèi备
dé得
fēi非
cháng常
chōng充
fèn分
，
què确
bǎo保
bǎi百
wú无
yī一
shī失
。
The preparation for this satellite launch is extremely thorough, ensuring there is absolutely no chance of failure.
Tā他
de的
jì计
suàn算
jīng精
zhǔn准
wú无
wù误
，
bǎi百
wú无
yī一
shī失
。
His calculations are precise and error-free, absolutely certain.