| 单词 | sure |
| 释义 | adjective | adverb suresure1 /ʃʊr, ʃɚ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective 1CERTAIN YOU KNOW something [not before noun] confident that you know something or know that something is true or correct: I think Leah lives here, but I’m not sure.sure (that) Are you sure you know how to get there?sure about “That’s the man I saw last night.” “Are you sure about that?”sure of There’s something wrong – I’m sure of it.not sure how/where/when etc. He was not sure how she would respond.not sure if/whether I’m not sure if I’m pronouncing this name correctly. I’m pretty sure it was John.THESAURUScertain – completely sure: I’m certain that I turned off the stove.positive informal – completely sure. Used especially when other people seem doubtful: I’m positive that Maria was driving the car.convinced – completely sure that something is true. Used especially when there is little or no proof to show that it is true: She was convinced that her son was innocent.satisfied – sure that something is true because you have enough information: The insurance company was not fully satisfied that the fire had started accidentally.confident – sure that something good will happen, or that you will be able to achieve what you want: We’re confident that we’re going to win.have no doubt – to be so certain about something that there are no doubts in your mind: I have no doubt that he will be found.without (a) doubt – used for emphasizing that you are completely sure about something: Tiger Woods is without doubt one of the greatest golfers of all time.2CERTAIN ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS [not before noun] certain about what you feel, want, like, etc.: sure (that) Are you sure you really want a divorce?not sure what I’m not sure what I want to study in college.sure of Don’t commit yourself unless you’re sure of your feelings.3make sure a)to check that something is true or has been done: I know I asked you before, but I just wanted to make sure.make sure (that) First, make sure that the printer has paper in it. b)to do something so that you can be certain of the result: make sure (that) I’ll walk you home to make sure no one bothers you.sure of Thomas would be sorry – she would make sure of that. → see Word Choice at insure4CERTAIN TO HAPPEN/SUCCEED certain to happen, succeed, or have a particular result: sure to do something He’s sure to get nervous and say something stupid. Not having sex is the only sure way to avoid getting pregnant.a sure bet/thing (=something that is certain to happen, win, or succeed) It’s a sure bet Brian will be late.5DEFINITELY TRUE definitely true: One thing is sure: we don’t have enough money to pay for this.6DEPENDABLE [only before noun] showing that something will definitely happen or is definitely true SYN reliable: a sure sign/indication Those black clouds are a sure sign of rain.7for sure a)informal certainly or definitely: No one knows for sure what happened. b)spoken used to emphasize that something is true: He wasn’t using drugs, that’s for sure. One thing’s for sure: he’s not going to make the same mistake again (=this is true and certain). c)slang used to agree with someone8sure of yourself confident in your own abilities and opinions, sometimes in a way that annoys other people9be sure to do something used to tell someone to remember to do something: Be sure to read all the directions carefully.10sure of something confident that you have, will get, will achieve, or will keep something: They can be sure of a warm welcome. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t sure of my ability.11sure thing spoken used to agree to something: “Could you help lift this?” “Sure thing.”12to be sure used to admit that something is true: It was difficult, to be sure, but somehow we managed to finish the job.13a sure footing a)a situation in which your feet are placed firmly so they cannot slide → see also sure-footed b)a situation that is calm, and in which there is little danger of failure: The government is trying to get the economy back on a sure footing.14HOLD a sure hold is strong and firm[Origin: 1300–1400 Old French sur, from Latin securus, from se without + cura care]—sureness noun [uncountable] adjective | adverb suresure2 ●●● S1 W2 adverb 1sure enough informal used to say that something did actually happen in the way that you said it would: Sure enough, Mike managed to get lost.2YES used to say “yes” to someone: “Can you give me a ride to work tomorrow?” “Sure.”3ACCEPTING THANKS used as a way of replying to someone when he or she thanks you: “Thanks a lot.” “Sure, no problem.”4EMPHASIZING used to emphasize a statement: It sure is hot out here. “The turkey looks great.” “It sure does.”5ACCEPTING something IS TRUE used at the beginning of a statement admitting that something is true, especially before adding something very different: Sure, he’s cute, but I’m still not interested.6sure you do/can/will etc. used to remind, encourage, or persuade someone when he or she doubts something: “I don’t remember him.” “Sure you do.” |
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