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单词 of course
释义

of course

UK

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    used for saying ‘yes’ very definitely, in answer to a question

    ‘Do you know what I mean?’ ‘Of course.’

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying yes
    1. 1a
      used for giving someone permission in a polite way

      ‘May I come in?’ ‘Of course you may.’

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of giving permission
    2. 1b
      used for agreeing or disagreeing with someone

      ‘I’m sure everything’s going to be OK.’ ‘Of course it is.’

      ‘They won’t mind if we’re a bit late.’ ‘Of course they will.’

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of agreeing with someone
      Synonyms and related words

      Expressions showing anger and used in arguments
  2. 2
    used for saying something that you think someone probably already knows or will not be surprised about

    I will, of course, make sure you’re all kept fully informed.

    He found out in the end, of course.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you are not surprised
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that something is obvious or known
  3. 3
    used when you have just realized something

    Of course! Now I understand.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you know, understand or agree

phrases

of course not

of course

US

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    used for saying “yes” very definitely, in answer to a question

    “Do you know what I mean?” “Of course.”

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying yes
    1. 1a
      used for giving someone permission in a polite way

      “May I come in?” “Of course you may.”

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of giving permission
    2. 1b
      used for agreeing or disagreeing with someone

      “I’m sure everything’s going to be OK.” “Of course it is.”

      “They won’t mind if we’re a bit late.” “Of course they will.”

      Synonyms and related words

      Ways of agreeing with someone
      Synonyms and related words

      Expressions showing anger and used in arguments
  2. 2
    used for saying something that you think someone probably already knows or will not be surprised about

    I will, of course, make sure you’re all kept fully informed.

    He found out in the end, of course.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you are not surprised
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that something is obvious or known
  3. 3
    used when you have just realized something

    Of course! Now I understand.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of saying that you know, understand or agree

phrases

of course not
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