HOUSE OF THE DRAGON · 第 1 季
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all but assure it

幾乎能確保 / 十拿九穩

`all but` 意思是「幾乎,差一點就」,後面接一個動詞,表示非常接近某種狀態。所以 `all but assure it` 就是「幾乎能確保成功」的意思,帶有很強的把握性。

Now, I'm fairly certain I can win these games, Lady Alicent.
Having your favor would all but assure it.
Good luck, my Prince.