单词 | sure |
释义 | Word Frequency sure(ʃʊə, ʃɔː) adjective 1. (sometimes foll by of) free from hesitancy or uncertainty (with regard to a belief, conviction, etc) we are sure of the accuracy of the data I am sure that he is lying 2. (foll by of) having no doubt, as of the occurrence of a future state or event sure of success 3. always effective; unfailing a sure remedy 4. reliable in indication or accuracy a sure criterion 5. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence a sure friend 6. not open to doubt sure proof 7. admitting of no vacillation or doubt he is very sure in his beliefs 8. bound to be or occur; inevitable victory is sure 9. (postpositive) bound inevitably (to be or do something); certain she is sure to be there tonight 10. physically secure or dependable a sure footing 11. obsolete free from exposure to harm or danger 12. be sure 13. for sure 14. make sure 15. sure enough 16. to be sure adverb 17. (sentence substitute) informal willingly; yes 18. (sentence modifier) informal, mainly US and Canadian without question; certainly Derived forms sureness (ˈsureness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French seur, from Latin sēcūrus secure |
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