sure
adjective
uk/ʃɔːr/us/ʃʊr/A2
certain; without anydoubt:
确定的，肯定的，毫无疑问的"What'swrongwith him?" "I'm not really sure."“他怎么啦？”“我不太清楚。”
I'm sure(that)Ileftmykeyson thetable.我肯定我把钥匙放在桌上了。
Ifeelabsolutelysure(that)you've made therightdecision.我完全确信你的决定是正确的。
It nowseemssure(that)theelectionwillresultin anothervictoryfor thegovernment.现在看来，这次选举无疑又会以政府的胜利而告终。
Shaun isn't surewhether/if he'll beableto come to thepartyor not.肖恩不太确定他能否参加这次聚会。
Is there anything you're not sureof/about?还有不清楚的地方吗?
Wearriveearly to be sureofgettinga goodseat.我们早到一些，保证能找到好座位。
There is only one sure way(= one way that can betrusted)offindingout thetruth.只有一种方法能够确保弄清真相。
See also
cocksureinformaldisapproving
certain about something
- certainI feel certain that this change will be for the best.
- know/say for certainI can't say for certain, but I think he's coming to the party.
- sureDon't worry - I'm sure it won't be a problem.
- positive"Are you sure you let the cat in?" "I'm positive."
for sure
B1
certainorcertainly:
肯定的（地），确定的（地），无疑的（地）Iknowfor sure that I won't beableto go to theparty.我非常肯定自己不能参加这个晚会。
One thing's for sure -oncethe baby'sborn,yourliveswill never be the same again.有一点是肯定的——一旦孩子出生，生活就完全不一样了。
certain about something
- certainI feel certain that this change will be for the best.
- know/say for certainI can't say for certain, but I think he's coming to the party.
- sureDon't worry - I'm sure it won't be a problem.
- positive"Are you sure you let the cat in?" "I'm positive."
be sure ofyourself
B2
to be very or tooconfident:
非常自信；过于自信She'sbecomemuch more sure of herself since she got ajob.她找到工作以后自信多了。
certain of your abilities or value
- confidentHe was confident that his approach would work best.
- assuredShe gave an assured performance to a packed concert hall.
- self-assuredThe interview showed her as a very self-assured woman.
- self-confidentHe was self-confident and sure he'd get the job.
- assertiveYou'll have to be more assertive if you want to be promoted.
- boldHe was a bold and defiant little boy.
be sure ofsomething
B2
beconfidentthat something istrue:
肯定，确信He said that he wasn'tcompletelysure of hisfacts.他说他还不能完全肯定自己掌握的情况是否属实。
certain about something
- certainI feel certain that this change will be for the best.
- know/say for certainI can't say for certain, but I think he's coming to the party.
- sureDon't worry - I'm sure it won't be a problem.
- positive"Are you sure you let the cat in?" "I'm positive."
be sure of/aboutsomeone
UK
to haveconfidencein andtrustsomeone:
对（某人）有信心，信任Henry has only beenworkingfor us for ashortwhile, and we're not really sure about himyet.亨利才为我们工作了很短的一段时间，我们对他还不是很了解。
You can always be sure of Kay.你完全可以信任凯。
be sure to
C1
to becertainto:
肯定，一定She's sure towin.她肯定会赢。
Iwantto gosomewherewhere we're sure to have goodweather.我想去一个肯定有好天气的地方。
make sure (that)
A2
tolookand/or takeactionto becertainthat somethinghappens, istrue, etc.:
确保，保证，确定Make sure youlockthedoorwhen you go out.出门的时候一定要锁好门。
If you have a sureknowledgeorunderstandingof something, youknoworunderstandit very well:
非常清楚的，十分了解的I don'tthinkhe has a very sureunderstandingof thesituation.我想他还不是十分了解情况。
- If you don'thearfrom thebuildersthisweek, make sure youchasethem up.
- Mywifechecksonourelderlyneighbourevery fewdaysto make sure that he'salright.
- I'm not sure of thechronologyofevents.
- Abitofgentlecoaxingis all that'srequiredand he'll come, I'm sure.
- I'm sure myviewsonmarriagearecolouredby myparents'divorce.
Certainty
- (as) clear as dayidiom
- (as) sure as eggs is eggsidiom
- and that's flat!idiom
- assured
- assuredly
- decidedly
- deffo
- definite
- definitely
- definitive
- mistake
- nailsomethingon
- nailed on
- natch
- not miss a beatidiom
- solidity
- squarely
- watertight
- would
- you can bet your lifeidiom
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Confidence & self-assurance
Causing things to happen
Idioms
(as) sure as eggs is eggs
(as) sure as hell
a sure thing
sure enough
sure thing
to be sure
sure
adverb
informaluk/ʃɔːr/us/ʃʊr/A2
certainly:
当然"Do youwantto comeswimmingwith us?" "Sure."“你想来跟我们一起游泳吗？”“当然。”
mainlyUS"Will youhelpme with this?" "Sure I will."“能帮我拿一下这个吗？”“当然可以。”
USI sure amhungry.我当然饿了。
US"I can't do it!" "Sure you can. I'llhelpyou."“我干不了！”“你当然干得了。我会帮你。”
US
said when someone hasthankedyou:
（对别人表示感谢时的回应）没问题"Thanks forhelpingus out." "Sure, anytime."“谢谢你帮我们。”“没问题，随时叫我。”
- Sure I'llhelpyou.
- 'Are you coming to thepark?' ' Sure!'
- 'Do youfancyapizza?' 'Sure. Let'saskAndy too.'
Certainty
- (as) clear as dayidiom
- (as) sure as eggs is eggsidiom
- and that's flat!idiom
- assured
- assuredly
- decidedly
- deffo
- definite
- definitely
- definitive
- mistake
- nailsomethingon
- nailed on
- natch
- not miss a beatidiom
- solidity
- squarely
- watertight
- would
- you can bet your lifeidiom
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Polite expressions