| 词汇 | sure |
| 释义 | sure (adverb) sure 7 ENTRIES FOUND: sure (adjective) sure (adverb) sure-handed (adjective) be (verb) enough (adverb) stand (verb) thing (noun) 1 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adjective surer; surest 1 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adjective surer; surest Learner's definition of SURE [also more sure; most sure] 1 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。 We are quite/completely sure (that) we will be finished on time.我们很/完全有把握按时完成。 She's not sure who will be there.她不确定谁将会在那儿。 Are you sure you want to go?你确定想去吗？ Are you sure about that?你能肯定这事吗？ She'll be there, I'm sure of it.她会在那里，我肯定。 Are you sure of the results?你能确定这些结果吗？ 2 : 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。 The letter is a sure indication that she cares.这封信无疑表明她是在乎的。 Pizza is a sure crowd pleaser.比萨饼无疑是符合大众口味的。 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。 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。 He's a sure bet to receive the award. [=he's sure/certain to receive the award]他肯定能得奖。 It's a sure thing that they'll win. [=it is certain that they'll win]他们肯定会赢。 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 — 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。 I'll be sure to call when I get home.我到家之后肯定会打电话的。 They are sure to win.他们肯定会赢。 Her latest movie is sure to make you laugh.她最新的电影肯定能让人捧腹大笑。 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。 4 : 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。 Nothing else is sure.其他的就不确定了。 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。 5 a : firm or solid紧紧的；坚定的；稳固的 a sure hold/grip紧紧握住 a hiking boot that provides sure footing [=that helps to keep your foot from slipping]防滑徒步旅行靴 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 He lacks a sure grasp of the issue. [=he does not understand the issue well]他没能完全理解这个问题。 She has a sure command of the French language.她熟练掌握法语。 b : calm, steady, and confident沉着自信的；胸有成竹的 the sure hands of a surgeon外科医生娴熟的手法 be sure — used to tell someone not to forget to do something一定要；务必 Be sure to lock the door when you leave.你出去时一定要锁门。 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。 That was a mistake for sure. = That for sure was a mistake.那肯定是个错误。 (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。” “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。 Remember to make sure (that) all the doors are locked.记得要检查所有的门都锁好了。 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。 Make sure it doesn't happen again.要确保这事不会再发生了。 sure of yourself 1 : confident in your abilities自信 He was never very sure of himself as a comedian.作为一名喜剧演员，他从不十分自信。 2 somewhat disapproving : overly confident or arrogant自以为是；自负 They seem awfully sure of themselves.他们似乎太自以为是了。 sure thing informal — 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） “Can you be here in five minutes?” “Sure thing.”“你能五分钟内赶到这儿吗？”“当然。” — see also 1sure 2 (above) to be sure formal — used to say that you admit that something is true诚然；固然；无可否认 It will be challenging, to be sure, but I am confident that we will succeed.这固然具有挑战性，但我相信我们一定会成功。 2 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adverb 2 sure /ˈʃɚ/ Brit /ˈʃɔː/ adverb Learner's definition of SURE informal 1 a — 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） “Can you help me with this?” “Sure.” [=certainly]“你能帮我做这个吗？”“当然。” 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。” “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。” 2 — 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） Sure, she's very talented, but other factors could limit her success.她确实很有天赋，但其他因素会限制她的成功。 3 US — 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） “Thank you for your help.” “Sure.” [=you're welcome]“谢谢你的帮忙。”“不用客气。” 4 US — used for emphasis真的（用于强调） I sure am tired.我真的累了。 This sure beats working.这无疑是比工作更好的选择。 “Do you want to come?” “I sure do!”“你想来吗？”“当然想啊！” (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 — used to say that what happened was not surprising or unexpected不出所料；果真 We were finally ready to go outside, and sure enough, it started to rain.我们最后准备出发时，不出所料，天开始下雨了。 |
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