| 单词 | sure |
| 释义 | sure —sure /ʃɔːr/ aep /ʃʊr/ adjective A2 certain; without any doubt: » "What's wrong with him?" "I'm not really sure."» I'm sure (that) I left my keys on the table.» I feel absolutely sure (that) you've made the right decision.» It now seems sure (that) the election will result in another victory for the government.» Simon isn't sure whether/if he'll be able to come to the party or not.» Is there anything you're not sure of/about?» There is only one sure way (= one way that can be trusted) of finding out the truth.→ SEE ALSO COCKSURE(Cf. ↑cocksure)Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurancebe sure of/about sbF0 to have confidence in and trust someone: » Henry has only been working for us for a short while, and we're not really sure about him yet.» You can always be sure of Kay.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitfor sureB1 certain or certainly: » I know for sure that I won't be able to go to the party.» One thing's for sure - once the baby's born, your lives will never be the same again.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurancebe sure of yourselfB2 to be very or too confident: » She's become much more sure of herself since she got a job.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitbe sure of sthB2 be confident that something is true: » He said that he wasn't completely sure of his facts.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceitbe sure of getting/winning sthF0 to be certain to get or win something: » We arrived early, to be sure of getting a good seat.» A majority of Congress members wanted to put off an election until they could be sure of winning it.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurancebe sure toC1 to be certain to: » She's sure to win.» I want to go somewhere where we're sure to have good weather.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurancemake sure (that)A2 to look and/or take action to be certain that something happens, is true, etc.: » Make sure you lock the door behind you when you go out.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceThesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenF0 If you have a sure knowledge or understanding of something, you know or understand it very well: » I don't think he has a very sure understanding of the situation.Thesaurus+: ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Showing arrogance and conceit• • • Extra Examples:» If you don't hear from the builders this week, make sure you chase them up.» My wife checks on our elderly neighbour every few days to make sure that he's alright.» I'm not sure of the chronology of events.» A bit of gentle coaxing is all that's required and he'll come, I'm sure.» I'm sure my views on marriage are coloured by my parents' divorce.adverb INFORMAL ► A2 certainly: » "Do you want to come swimming with us?" "Sure."» MAINLY US "Will you help me with this?" "Sure I will."» US I sure am hungry.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assurance• • • Extra Examples:» Sure I'll help you.» 'Are you coming to the park?' ' Sure!'» 'Do you fancy a pizza?' 'Sure. Let's ask Andy too.' |
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