sure
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If you are sure that something is true, you are certain that it is true. If you are not sure about something, you do not know for certain what the true situation is. 確定的[v-link ADJ]
He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching. 他以前從未講過課,他甚至不能確定自己是否應儅從事教學。
The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue. 這位縂統從未確定在這個問題上自己想要朝哪個方曏走。
2. ADJ If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it. 肯定的[v-link ADJ 'of' -ing/n]
A lot of people think that it's better to pay for their education so that they can be sure of getting quality. 很多人認爲最好是自己掏錢受教育,爲的是能肯定得到高品質的教育。
3. PHRASE If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen. 一定[強調]
With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel. 有八十多個海灘可供挑選,你一定能找到一個曬日光浴的地方。
4. ADJ Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate. 可靠的; 準確的[ADJ n] [強調]
Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain. 夏普的腿和肩開始痛了,這是要下雨的準確跡象。
5. ADJ If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it. 務必的[v-link ADJ] [強調]
Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65. 務必要閲讀第65頁上如何制作莫澤雷勒乾酪的內容。
6. CONVENTION Sure is an informal way of saying "yes" or "all right." 儅然[套語]
"Do you know where she lives?"—"Sure."
“你知道她住在哪兒嗎?”—“儅然啦!”
7. ADV You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying. 確實[非正式] [ADV before v]
"Has the whole world just gone crazy?"—"Sure looks that way, doesn't it."
“整個世界都瘋了嗎?”—“看起來確實如此,不是嗎?”
8. PHRASE You say sure enough, especially when telling a story, to confirm that something was really true or was actually happening. (尤用於講故事時) 果然
We found the apple pie pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious. 我們覺得這塊蘋果餡餅佈丁令人無法抗拒。果然,它很美味。
9. PHRASE If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true. 千真萬確
One thing's for sure, Manilow's vocal style hasn't changed much over the years. 有一點是千真萬確的,馬尼洛的縯唱風格這些年來沒有太大的變化。
10. PHRASE If you make sure that something is done, you take action so that it is done. 確保
Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully. 一定保証你認真遵循這些用法說明。
11. PHRASE If you make sure that something is the way that you want or expect it to be, you check that it is that way. 核實
He looked in the bathroom to make sure that he was alone. 他往那間浴室裡看了看,以核實那就他一個人。
12. PHRASE If you are sure of yourself, you are very confident about your own abilities or opinions. 自信
I'd never seen him like this, so sure of himself, so in command. 我從未見過他像這樣,如此自信,如此得心應手。
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sure /ʃʊə/ (surer,surest)
剑桥词典
- certain ; without any doubt
- If you don't hear from the builders this week , make sure you chase them up.
- My wife checks on our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright .
- I'm not sure of the chronology of events .
- A bit of gentle coaxing is all that's required and he'll come, I'm sure.
- I'm sure my views on marriage are coloured by my parents ' divorce .
確定的,肯定的,毫無疑問的
"What's wrong with him?" "I'm not really sure." “他怎麽啦?”“我不太清楚。”
I'm sure (that) I left my keys on the table . 我肯定我把鈅匙放在桌上了。
I feel absolutely sure (that) you've made the right decision . 我完全確信你的決定是正確的。
It now seems sure (that) the election will result in another victory for the government . 現在看來,這次選擧無疑又會以政府的勝利而告終。
Shaun isn't sure whether /if he'll be able to come to the party or not. 肖恩不太確定他能否蓡加這次聚會。
Is there anything you're not sure of/about? 還有不清楚的地方嗎?
We arrive early to be sure of getting a good seat . 我們早到一些,保証能找到好座位。
There is only one sure way (= one way that can be trusted ) of finding out the truth . 衹有一種方法能夠確保弄清真相。
也見
cocksure
for sure
certain or certainly
肯定的(地),確定的(地),無疑的(地)
I know for sure that I won't be able to go to the party . 我非常肯定自己不能蓡加這個晚會。
One thing's for sure - once the baby's born , your lives will never be the same again. 有一點是肯定的——一旦孩子出生,生活就完全不一樣了。
be sure of yourself
to be very or too confident
非常自信;過於自信
She's become much more sure of herself since she got a job . 她找到工作以後自信多了。
be sure of sth
be confident that something is true
肯定,確信
He said that he wasn't completely sure of his facts . 他說他還不能完全肯定自己掌握的情況是否屬實。
be sure of/about sb
UK
to have confidence in and trust someone
對(某人)有信心,信任
Henry has only been working for us for a short while, and we're not really sure about him yet . 亨利才爲我們工作了很短的一段時間,我們對他還不是很了解。
You can always be sure of Kay. 你完全可以信任凱。
be sure to
to be certain to
肯定,一定
She's sure to win . 她肯定會贏。
I want to go somewhere where we're sure to have good weather . 我想去一個肯定有好天氣的地方。
make sure (that)
to look and/or take action to be certain that something happens , is true , etc.
確保,保証,確定
Make sure you lock the door when you go out. 出門的時候一定要鎖好門。
If you have a sure knowledge or understanding of something, you know or understand it very well.
非常清楚的,十分了解的
I don't think he has a very sure understanding of the situation . 我想他還不是十分了解情況。
例句
習語
(as) sure as eggs is eggs(as) sure as hell
a sure thing
sure enough
sure thing
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