1 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adjective surer; surest
/ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/
adjective
surer; surest
Learner's definition of SURE
[also more sure; most sure]
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not used before a noun : not having any doubt about something : convinced or certain确定;确信;有把握 -
I am sure (that) everything will be fine.我确信一切都将顺利。
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We are quite/completely sure (that) we will be finished on time.我们很/完全有把握按时完成。
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She's not sure who will be there.她不确定谁将会在那儿。
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Are you sure you want to go?你确定想去吗?
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Are you sure about that?你能肯定这事吗?
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She'll be there, I'm sure of it.她会在那里,我肯定。
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Are you sure of the results?你能确定这些结果吗?
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: not allowing any doubt or possibility of failure(事物)必定的,无疑的 -
The return of the robins is a sure sign of spring.知更鸟的返巢无疑是春天的象征。
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The letter is a sure indication that she cares.这封信无疑表明她是在乎的。
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Pizza is a sure crowd pleaser.比萨饼无疑是符合大众口味的。
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The surest way to lose weight is with diet and exercise.最有效的减肥方式就是节食和运动。
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One sure way to improve your health is to stop smoking.一个有效改善健康的方法就是戒烟。
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He's a sure bet to receive the award. [=he's sure/certain to receive the award]他肯定能得奖。
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It's a sure thing that they'll win. [=it is certain that they'll win]他们肯定会赢。
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Flowers and chocolates are always sure things [=people always like to be given flowers and chocolates], but consider giving your wife something different this year.送鲜花和巧克力一准儿会给人以好感,但今年考虑给你妻子送个不一样的礼物吧。
— see also sure thing (below) 3
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used to say that something will definitely happen or that someone will definitely do something一定,无疑,肯定(会发生或做某事) —
usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 -
It's sure to be a great party.这一定会是个很棒的派对。
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I'll be sure to call when I get home.我到家之后肯定会打电话的。
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They are sure to win.他们肯定会赢。
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Her latest movie is sure to make you laugh.她最新的电影肯定能让人捧腹大笑。
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Whatever you say, he's sure to disagree with you.不管你说什么,他都肯定不会同意的。
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: known to be true or correct真实的;正确的;毋庸置疑的 -
What is sure [=definite, indisputable] is that they have a problem, and we have the means to fix it.毋庸置疑的是他们有困难,而我们有办法解决。
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Nothing else is sure.其他的就不确定了。
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One thing is (for) sure, we'll never eat there again. [=we certainly will never eat there again]有一点可以肯定,我们绝对不会再去那儿吃饭了。
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a : firm or solid紧紧的;坚定的;稳固的 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b : calm, steady, and confident沉着自信的;胸有成竹的
be sure
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used to tell someone not to forget to do something一定要;务必
for sure
: without a doubt : definitely or certainly无疑;肯定 -
No one knows for sure [=for certain] what happened.没人知道到底发生了什么。
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That was a mistake for sure. = That for sure was a mistake.那肯定是个错误。
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(US, informal) “Do you want to come to the party?” “For sure.” [=I certainly do]“你想来参加聚会吗?”“肯定啊。”
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“We don't want that to happen again.” “That's for sure!” [=that is certainly true]“我们不希望再发生那样的事。”“肯定不会了。”
make sure
: to find out or do something so that you have no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.查明;核实;确保 -
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.确保你关掉了烤箱。
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Remember to make sure (that) all the doors are locked.记得要检查所有的门都锁好了。
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They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.他们确保每个人都知道应该在哪儿。
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Make sure it doesn't happen again.要确保这事不会再发生了。
sure of yourself
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: confident in your abilities自信 2
somewhat disapproving : overly confident or arrogant自以为是;自负
sure thing
informal
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used to say “yes” or to agree to a request or suggestion当然,一定(表示同意请求或建议) — see also 1sure 2 (above)
to be sure
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used to say that you admit that something is true诚然;固然;无可否认 2 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adverb
2 sure
/ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/
adverb
Learner's definition of SURE
informal
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used to say “yes” or to agree to a request or suggestion当然可以,没问题(表示同意请求或建议) b —
used to disagree with a negative statement or suggestion当然(表示不同意否定的陈述或建议) -
“I don't think he's coming.” “Sure he is. He's just a little late.”“我认为他不会来。”“不,他当然会来,只是会迟一点。”
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“Don't you like popcorn?” “Sure I like popcorn. I just don't want any right now.”“难道你不喜欢爆米花?”“我当然喜欢,只是我现在不想吃。”
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used to emphasize that you agree with the first part of the statement that you are about to make确实,的确,诚然(用于肯定前半部分) 3
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used as an informal way to accept someone's thanks不用客气,应该的(非正式用法,用于回应他人的感谢) 4
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used for emphasis真的(用于强调) -
I sure am tired.我真的累了。
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This sure beats working.这无疑是比工作更好的选择。
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“Do you want to come?” “I sure do!”“你想来吗?”“当然想啊!”
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(impolite) I sure as hell hope you know what you're doing!我真的希望你知道自己在干什么!
sure enough
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used to say that what happened was not surprising or unexpected不出所料;果真