bound to; inevitably; certain to
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1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
bound to; inevitably; certain to
formalUsed to express a strong deduction or prediction based on the current situation, often implying an unavoidable consequence. Common in formal and analytical contexts.
Bù不
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
，
shì势
bì必
luò落
hòu后
。
If you don't study hard, you are bound to fall behind.
Jì继
xù续
pò破
huài坏
huán环
jìng境
，
rén人
lèi类
de的
wèi未
lái来
shì势
bì必
shòu受
dào到
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
If we continue to damage the environment, humanity's future is certain to be affected.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
guǎn管
lǐ理
fāng方
shì式
bù不
gǎi改
biàn变
，
gōng公
sī司
xiào效
lǜ率
shì势
bì必
xià下
jiàng降
。
If this management style doesn't change, the company's efficiency will inevitably decline.
Tiān天
qì气
zhè这
me么
chà差
，
háng航
bān班
shì势
bì必
huì会
yán延
wù误
。
With the weather being so bad, the flight is bound to be delayed.
Shuāng双
fāng方
dōu都
bù不
kěn肯
ràng让
bù步
，
tán谈
pàn判
shì势
bì必
xiàn陷
rù入
jiāng僵
jú局
。
If neither side is willing to compromise, the negotiations will inevitably reach a deadlock.