sure
- adv.(表示同意)当然;一定，必定;(加强语气)确实，的确;(回答他人的感谢)不用客气，应该的
- adj.一定的，必定的;无可置疑的，确实的;确信的，有把握的，自信的;<无危险的，安全的;可靠的，稳妥的;百发百中的，准确的;稳固的，坚定的;稳的，稳健的;不可避免地，必然发生的;极灵验的，极有效的
- int.（用以对答顾客道谢）（这是）应该的
sureadj.
确信；确知；肯定；有把握
confident that you know sth or that you are right
‘Is that John over there?’ ‘ I'm not sure .’
“那边那个人是约翰吗？”“我说不准。”
You don't sound very sure.
听你这口气，你自己也不大肯定。
I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree.
他会同意的，对此我有相当的把握。
Are you sure you don't mind?
你确实不在意？
I hope you are sure of your facts.
我希望你能肯定你说的都是事实。
Are you sure about that?
这事你肯定吗？
Ask me if you're not sure how to do it.
你要是拿不准怎么干，就问我。
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this.
我拿不准该不该把这事告诉你。
一定，必定，无疑（将会得到或发生）
certain that you will receive sth or that sth will happen
You're always sure of a warm welcome there.
到了那里你肯定会受到热烈欢迎。
England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup.
英格兰队必须拿下这场比赛才能确保获得世界杯的参赛资格。
一定，必定，无疑（会做或会发生）
certain to do sth or to happen
The exhibition is sure to be popular.
这一展览肯定受欢迎。
It's sure to rain.
一准会下雨。
不容置疑的；确切的；可靠的；保险的
that can be trusted or relied on
It's a sure sign of economic recovery.
这是经济复苏的确切迹象。
There's only one sure way to do it.
做这件事只有一个保险的办法。
He is a sure bet for the presidential nominations (= certain to succeed) .
他是总统候选人提名的铁定人选。
沉着自信的；胸有成竹的
steady and confident
We admired her sure touch at the keyboard.
我们欣赏她沉着自信的弹奏风格。
used to tell sb to do sth
务必代我向你的家人问好。
Be sure to give your family my regards.
Be sure and call me tomorrow.
without doubt
谁也不知道究竟发生了什么事。
No one knows for sure what happened.
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure.
我想他星期一会回来，不过我不敢肯定。
One thing is for sure ─it's not going to be easy.
有一点可以肯定——事情不会很容易。
‘Will you be there?’ ‘For sure.’
“你去吗？”“肯定去。”
very confident
她好像十分自信。
She seems very sure of herself.
used to say ‘yes’ to a suggestion or request
“你来吗？”“当然。”
‘Are you coming?’ ‘Sure thing.’
used to admit that sth is true
他固然聪明，但也很懒。
He is intelligent, to be sure, but he's also very lazy.
adv.
（表示同意）当然
used to say ‘yes’ to sb
‘Will you open the wine?’ ‘Sure, where is it?’
“你把葡萄酒打开好吗？”“没问题，在哪儿呢？”
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt.
疼不疼？当然疼了。
（加强语气）确实，的确
used to emphasize sth that you are saying
Boy, it sure is hot.
好家伙，这天儿可真热。
‘Amazing view.’ ‘Sure is.’
“景色真美。”“没错。”
That song sure as hell sounds familiar.
这首歌确实耳熟。
He sure looked unhappy.
他的确显得不高兴。
（回答他人的感谢）不用客气，应该的
used to reply to sb who has just thanked you for sth
‘Thanks for the ride.’ ‘Sure─anytime.’
“谢谢你载我过来。”“不用客气，随时愿意效劳。”
used to say that sth is definitely true
used to say that sth happened as expected
我说他会忘记，他果然就忘了。
I said he'd forget, and sure enough he did.
These words all describe sb who knows without doubt that sth is true or will happen.以上各词均指确信、肯定、有把握。
[not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that sth is true, that you will get sth or that sth will happen 指确信、肯定、有把握、必定：
‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I'm not sure.’
“那边那个人是约翰吗？”“我说不准。”
Are you sure about that?
这事你肯定吗？
England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.
英格兰队必须拿下这场比赛才能确保获得资格。
completely sure that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect 指肯定、确信、有把握：
I'm quite confident that you'll get the job.
我肯定你能得到那份工作。
The team feels confident of winning.
这个队觉得有把握取胜。
[not before noun] completely sure that sth is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or sb else has persuaded you to believe it 指坚信、深信、确信，尤指有证据证明或经说服：
I'm convinced that she's innocent.
我坚信她是清白无辜的。
[not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that sth is true 指确信、肯定、无疑：
Are you absolutely certain about this?
你对这事绝对确信无疑吗？
Like sure , certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure ; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English. |
[not before noun] ( rather informal ) completely sure that sth is true 指有绝对把握、确信、肯定：
She was positive that he'd been there.
她确信他曾在场。
‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’
“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”
sure
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ADJ-GRADED 确信的;确知的;肯定的;有把握的
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.He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching...
他以前从未教过课，甚至不确定自己该不该教课。
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ADJ 一定的;必定的;无疑的;确保的
If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it.A lot of people think that it's better to pay for their education so that they can be sure of getting quality...
许多人认为最好是接受付费教育，这样能确保教学质量。
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PHR-MODAL (事情的发生)一定，必然
If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen.With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel...
有 80 多个海滩可供选择，你一定能找到一处满意的。
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ADJ-GRADED 不容置疑的;确切的;可靠的;保险的
Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate.Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain...
夏普的腿和肩膀开始疼痛，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
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New to the job, he was keen to demonstrate his sureness of mind.
刚接触这份工作，他急于展示自己的聪明才智。
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ADJ-GRADED 一定的;务必的
If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it.Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65...
务必看看莫泽雷勒干酪是怎么制成的，在第 65 页。
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CONVENTION 是的;当然;没问题
Sure is an informal way of saying 'yes' or 'all right'.'He rang you?' — 'Sure. Last night.'...
“他给你打电话了？”——“没错。昨天晚上打的。”
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ADV 确实;的确
You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying.'Has the whole world just gone crazy?' — 'Sure looks that way, doesn't it.'
“整个世界难道都疯了吗？”——“看上去的确如此，不是吗。”
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PHRASE 果真，果然(尤用在讲故事时)
You say sure enough, especially when telling a story, to confirm that something was really true or was actually happening.We found the English treacle pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious...
我们觉得英国糖蜜布丁太好吃了，令人无法抗拒。的确非常美味。
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PHRASE 无疑;肯定
If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true.One thing's for sure, Astbury's vocal style hasn't changed much over the years...
有一点可以肯定，阿斯特伯里的演唱风格多年来没怎么改变。
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PHRASE 一定要;设法保证
If you make sure that something is done, you take action so that it is done.Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully...
一定要认真按照操作指南来做。
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PHRASE 查明;核实;弄清
If you make sure that something is the way that you want or expect it to be, you check that it is that way.He looked in the bathroom to make sure that he was alone...
他往浴室里看了看，确定就他一个人。
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PHRASE 当然之事;必然之事
If you say that something is a sure thing, you mean that you are certain that it will happen or be successful.This proposal is by no means a sure thing.
这个提议绝不会理所当然地获得通过。
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CONVENTION 当然，一定(表示同意)
You say 'sure thing' to show that you agree with someone or will do as they say.'Be careful!' — 'Sure thing, Dad. So long.'
“要多加小心!”——“一定会的，爸爸。再见。”
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PHRASE (承认属实)诚然，固然，无可否认
You use to be sure when you are admitting that something is true, although it seems to contradict a more general statement that you are making.Parents make the rules. To be sure, many of the rules are no longer appropriate today.
规矩由父母立下。诚然，其中有许多放在今天已不再合适了。
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PHRASE 自信;确信
If you are sure of yourself, you are very confident about your own abilities or opinions.I'd never seen him like this, so sure of himself, so in command.
我从来没见他如此自信满满、指挥自若。
adj
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- exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
- be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through
- be sure to lock the doors
- Synonym: certain
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- impossible to doubt or dispute
- indisputable (or sure) proof
- Synonym: indisputable
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- having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty;confident and assured
- felt certain of success
- was sure (or certain) she had seen it
- was very sure in his beliefs
- sure of her friends
- Synonym: certain(p)
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- certain to occur;destined or inevitable
- he was certain to fail
- his fate is certain
- In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes"- Benjamin Frankli
- he faced certain death
- sudden but sure regret
- he is sure to win
- Synonym: certain
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- reliable in operation or effect
- a quick and certain remedy
- a sure way to distinguish the two
- wood dust is a sure sign of termites
- Synonym: certain
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- physically secure or dependable
- a sure footing
- was on sure ground
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- certain not to fail
- a sure hand on the throttle
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- infallible or unfailing
- a sure (or true) sign of one's commitment
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- (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
- a sure (or trusted) friend
- Synonym: trusted
adv
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- definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
- the results are surely encouraging
- she certainly is a hard worker
- it's going to be a good day for sure
- they are coming, for certain
- they thought he had been killed sure enough
- he'll win sure as shooting
- they sure smell good
- sure he'll come
- Synonym: surely certainly for sure for certain sure enough sure as shooting
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Did it hurt ? Sure it hurt .
疼不疼？当然疼了。
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' May I ask you something ? ' — ' Sure . Fire away . '
“我可以问你一个问题吗？”——“当然可以。尽管问吧。”
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There 's only one sure way to do it .
做这件事只有一个保险的办法。
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I 'm sure you 'll get there in the end .
我相信你最终会成功的。
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Make sure you get a good look at their faces .
你一定要仔细看清他们的面孔。
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I 'm sure you 'll grow to like her in time .
我肯定你慢慢就会喜欢她了。
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Make sure that sign 's the right way up .
一定不要把这招牌挂颠倒了。
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Your work is all right but I 'm sure you could do better .
你的工作还算可以，但我相信你可以干得更好。
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He might get there in time , but I can 't be sure .
他有可能准时到达，但我不敢肯定。
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I 'm sure she 's keeping something back from us .
我肯定她有什么事瞒着我们。
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I 'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good .
休息几天肯定对你的身体大有好处。
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I 'm not sure whether I should tell you this .
我拿不准该不该把这事告诉你。
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Are you sure you 've got that on the right way round ?
你能肯定你没有穿反吗？
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One thing is for sure ─ it 's not going to be easy .
有一点可以肯定——事情不会很容易。
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I 'm sure that you will get your wish .
我相信你会心想事成。
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Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance .
切莫把车停在入口处。
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We make sure our clients get the best that money can buy .
我们确保客户买到最好的产品。
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I 'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time .
我不能肯定我的时间这样来安排最有价值。
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I think this is their house , but I 'm not sure .
我想这是他们家，但不敢肯定。
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Are you sure it 's all right for me to leave early ?
你认为我早离开一定没问题吗？
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One should never criticize if one is not sure of one 's facts .
一个人如果对自己掌握的事实没有把握，就绝不该随便批评。
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It 's a sure sign of economic recovery .
这是经济复苏的确切迹象。
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Make sure you 've got a steady hold on the camera .
一定要拿稳相机。
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Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage .
一定要给你的照相机投保，以防丢失或损坏。
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I 'm sure he only said it out of spite .
我相信他只是为了泄愤才那么说的。
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She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside .
她把它晃了晃，以确定里面没有东西。
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Make sure you get your mail redirected to your new address .
注意一定要让你的邮件改投到你的新住址。
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' Are you sure ? ' he asked her .
“你有把握吗？”他问她。
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I wasn 't sure if I could handle such a powerful car .
我没有把握是否能驾驶功率这样大的车。
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If you want to leave early , I 'm sure he 'll understand .
如果你想早些离开，我相信他会体谅的。
指确定无疑的，表示说话人有确切的理由或不容置疑的证据，语气较强，通常作表语，多用于肯定句或正式的书面语中，常可与positive 换用，但不可单独用作回答。
He is absolutely certain/positive that he has met her before.
他绝对肯定他以前见过她。
She's not certain/positive when the movie will begin.
她不确定电影何时开始。
It is certain/positive that every effect must have a cause.
毋庸置疑，有果必有因。
He is certain/positive that the fruit is ripe.
他确信水果熟了。
指确信某事会以自己想要或期望的方式发生的，通常作表语。
They are confident next year's profits will be higher.
他们确信明年的利润会增加。
The French football team is confident of victory.
法国足球队对取胜很有把握。
The committee is confident of success.
委员会对成功很有把握。
指对某事深信不疑的，通常作表语，常后接介词 of 或 that 从句。
I am convinced that we are doing the right thing.
我确信我们做的事情是正确的。
I am fully convinced we can do it.
我完全确信我们能做这件事。
He is firmly convinced of the possibility of life on other planets.
他坚信在其他行星上可能存在生命。
指对某事物的正确性或真实性绝对肯定的，通常作表语，可单独用作肯定回答，常后接介词 about/of 或 that 从句。
She is absolutely positive that she opened the window.
她绝对肯定她开窗户了。
He can't be positive where he lost his key.
他说不准是在哪里丢的钥匙。
-Are you sure about that?
—-那事你能肯定吗？
-Positive.
—-能。
We'll benefit from this deal -I'm positive of that.
我们会从这笔交易中赚到钱的，对此我有把握。
指主观上对某事物的正确性或真实性没有疑虑的，常可与 certain 换用，但语气稍弱，通常作表语。
I am sure/certain that he is honest.
我肯定他是诚实的。
Are you sure/certain that this is the right road?
你肯定这条路对吗?
He wasn't sure/certain whether he would be able to get back as planned.
他不能肯定他是否能如期回来。
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