新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

sure

英 [ʃʊə]

[ADJ, ADV]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

surer , surest
1. 确定的
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.
近义词
certain
双语例句
例：
He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching.
他以前从未讲过课，甚至不确定自己是否应当从事教学工作。
例：
The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue.
总统一直不能确定该从哪个方向处理这个问题。
2. 肯定的
If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it.
双语例句
例：
A lot of people think that it's better to pay for their education so that they can be sure of getting quality.
很多人认为最好自费接受教育，这样才能保证教学质量。
3. 可靠的 , 准确的
Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate.
双语例句
例：
Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain.
夏普的腿和肩开始痛了，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
4. 务必的
If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it.
双语例句
例：
Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65.
务必要阅读第65页关于如何制作莫泽雷勒奶酪的内容。

ADV. 副词

1. 确实
You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying.
近义词
certainly
双语例句
例：
'Has the whole world just gone crazy?'—'Sure looks that way, doesn't it.'
“整个世界都疯了吗？” “看起来确实如此，不是吗。”

CONVENTION. 习惯表达

1. 当然
Sure is an informal way of saying 'yes' or 'all right.'
双语例句
例：
'Do you know where she lives?'—'Sure.'
“你知道她住在哪儿吗？” “当然啦！”

PHRASE. 习语

sure enough
1. （尤用于讲故事时）果然
You say sure enough, especially when telling a story, to confirm that something was really true or was actually happening.
双语例句
例：
We found the apple pie pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious.
我们觉得苹果馅饼布丁太好吃了，令人无法抗拒。真的非常美味。
for sure
1. 千真万确
If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true.
双语例句
例：
One thing's for sure, Manilow's vocal style hasn't changed much over the years.
有一点是千真万确的，马尼洛的演唱风格这些年来没有太大的变化。
make sure
1. 确保
If you make sure that something is done, you take action so that it is done.
双语例句
例：
Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully.
一定要遵循这些用法说明。
2. 核实
If you make sure that something is the way that you want or expect it to be, you check that it is that way.
双语例句
例：
He looked in the bathroom to make sure that he was alone.
他看了看厕所，以确定就他一个人。
be sure of oneself
1. 自信
If you are sure of yourself, you are very confident about your own abilities or opinions.
双语例句
例：
I'd never seen him like this, so sure of himself, so in command.
我从未见过他像这样，如此自信，如此得心应手。
be sure to
1. 一定
If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen.
双语例句
例：
With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel.
有八十多个海滩可供挑选，你一定能找到一个晒日光浴的地方。