英语词汇“of course”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1. adverb

You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to.

[spoken]

Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition.

'I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said.

The only honest answer is, of course, yes.

2. convention

You use of course as a polite way of giving permission.

[spoken, formulae]

'Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?'—'Yes of course you can.'

'Could I see these documents?'—'Of course.'

3. adverb

You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone.

[spoken, emphasis]

'I expect you're right.'—'Of course I'm right.'.

Of course I'm not afraid!

'You will strictly observe your diet.'—'Of course.'

'She doesn't have to know how things work.'—'Of course she does.'

4. convention

Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no.

[spoken, emphasis]

'You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?'—'No, of course not.'

'I'd like to talk to the lads if you don't mind.'—'Of course not, Chief.'

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单词	of course
释义	Trends of of course View usage for: Additional synonyms in the sense of undoubtedly He is undoubtedly a great player Synonyms certainly, definitely, undeniably, surely, of course, doubtless, without doubt, unquestionably, unmistakably, assuredly, beyond question, beyond a shadow of (a) doubt, come hell or high water (informal) Synonyms of 'of course' of course Explore 'of course' in the dictionary Chinese translation of 'of course' of course (= naturally) 自然 (zìrán) (= certainly) 当(當)然 (dāngrán) ⇒ That is of course true. 自然是真的。 (Zìrán shì zhēn de.) ⇒ Of course you should accept. 你当然应该接受。 (Nǐ dāngrán yīnggāi jiēshòu.) See course of course! 没(沒)问(問)题(題)！ (méi wèntí!) See course (phrase) in the sense of naturally Definition certainly There'll be the usual inquiry, of course. Synonyms naturally We are naturally concerned about the future. certainly I'll certainly do all I can to help. obviously There are obviously exceptions to this. definitely Something should definitely be done about him. undoubtedly He is undoubtedly a great player needless to say without a doubt indubitably See course Additional synonyms in the sense of certainly Definition without doubt I'll certainly do all I can to help. Synonyms definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, indubitably, doubtlessly, come hell or high water, irrefutably in the sense of definitely Something should definitely be done about him. Synonyms certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) in the sense of obviously There are obviously exceptions to this. Synonyms clearly, of course, certainly, needless to say, without doubt, assuredly Nearby words of of course of of a kind of a piece (with) of course of late of necessity of note of course 1. adverb You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. [spoken] Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition. 'I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said. The only honest answer is, of course, yes. 2. convention You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. [spoken, formulae] 'Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?'—'Yes of course you can.' 'Could I see these documents?'—'Of course.' 3. adverb You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. [spoken, emphasis] 'I expect you're right.'—'Of course I'm right.'. Of course I'm not afraid! 'You will strictly observe your diet.'—'Of course.' 'She doesn't have to know how things work.'—'Of course she does.' 4. convention Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. [spoken, emphasis] 'You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?'—'No, of course not.' 'I'd like to talk to the lads if you don't mind.'—'Of course not, Chief.' More Synonyms of of course of course in British English a. (adverb) as expected; naturally b. (sentence substitute) certainly; definitely See full dictionary entry for course of course in American English 1. as is or was to be expected; naturally 2. certainly; without doubt See full dictionary entry for course Examples of 'of course' in a sentence of course Nostalgia can be deployed both ways, of course. Times, Sunday Times (2017) There's another way, of course. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Of course, I said yes and we chatted and joked all the way and got on really well. The Sun (2016) There are of course as many ways to lift up our troops as there are soldiers. Christianity Today (2000) In a small way of course. David Boyle AUTHENTICITY: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life (2003) Things will still get handed down or passed on in the old way, of course. Kantrow, Alan M. The Constraints of Corporate Tradition (1987) Of course, this way of seeing things raises as many questions as it answers. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Of course, one way to maintain the relief would be to delay the deal until the three years have passed. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In one way this, of course, is very comforting news. Orton, Christine Eczema Relief - the comprehensive self-help plan (1990) In his mild way, of course, he would claim to be above such low loathing. Times, Sunday Times (2007) No such economic inducement comes free, of course; we will pay for it in one way or another. Fisher, David E. Fire and Ice - the Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion, and Nuclear Winter (1990) In other languages of course British English: of course ADVERB You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition. American English: of course Brazilian Portuguese: claro Chinese: 当然 European Spanish: por supuesto French: évidemment German: natürlich Italian: certamente Japanese: もちろん Korean: 물론 European Portuguese: claro Latin American Spanish: por supuesto All related terms of 'of course' of course! 没(沒)问(問)题(題)！ méi wèntí! of course not! 当(當)然不行！ dāngrán bù xíng! a course of action 做法 zuòfǎ [ 种(種) zhǒng ] a course of lectures 系列讲(講)座 xìliè jiǎngzuò a course of treatment 一个(個)疗(療)程 yī gè liáochéng as a matter of course 理所当(當)然的事 lǐ suǒ dāng rán de shì in the normal course of events 按照事情自然发(發)展的进(進)程 ànzhào shìqíng zìrán fāzhǎn de jìnchéng to pervert the course of justice 滥(濫)用司法程序 lànyòng sīfǎ chéngxù in the course of the next few days 在今后(後)几(幾)天期间(間) zài jīnhòu jǐ tiān qījiān course [ c ] ( educational ) 课(課)程 kèchéng [ 个(個) gè ]
随便看	the gentle sex the gentry the gents the genuine article the germans and the french the germ of an idea the ghan the gherkin the ghost of a chance (of doing sth) the gift of gab the gift of the gab the giggles the giraffe the girls the girl that came in the girl who came in the gi's the gist of his speech/article the glacial epoch the glare of publicity the glass ceiling the globe the gloom the gloves are off the glums

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