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sure

UK //ʃɔː(r)//US //ʃʊr//

词源

源自中古英语 'seur',来自古法语 'seur',最终源自拉丁语 'securus'(安全的、无忧的)。

adjective

❶ 表示确定或肯定,指对某事没有疑问或怀疑。常用于回答问题时表达确认或同意。

“Are you sure you locked the door?”

(你确定你锁门了吗?)

“I'm sure she will come to the party.”

(我确定她会来参加派对。)

同义词:certain, confident, positive, convinced, assured

adverb

❶ 用于强调肯定或同意,相当于‘当然’或‘确实’。常用于非正式场合中表达强烈的确认。

“Sure, I can help you with that.”

(当然,我可以帮你。)

“"Can I borrow your pen?" "Sure!"”

(“我能借你的笔吗?” “当然可以!”)

同义词:certainly, definitely, absolutely, indeed, of course

常见短语

for sure — 表示毫无疑问或绝对肯定,常用于口语中强调确定性。

“I know for sure that he will be there.”

(我绝对肯定他会在那里。)

make sure — 确保某事发生或完成,常用于提醒或确认。

“Make sure to turn off the lights before leaving.”

(离开前确保关灯。)

sure thing — 非正式表达,表示同意或确认某事一定会发生。

“"Can you pick me up at 5?" "Sure thing!"”

(“你能5点来接我吗?” “没问题!”)