sure

1. ADJ 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. 確定的[v-link ADJ]

He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching. 他以前從未講過課，他甚至不能確定自己是否應(yīng)當(dāng)從事教學(xué)。

The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue. 這位總統(tǒng)從未確定在這個(gè)問題上自己想要朝哪個(gè)方向走。

2. ADJ If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it. 肯定的[v-link ADJ 'of' -ing/n]

A lot of people think that it's better to pay for their education so that they can be sure of getting quality. 很多人認(rèn)為最好是自己掏錢受教育，為的是能肯定得到高品質(zhì)的教育。

3. PHRASE If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen. 一定[強(qiáng)調(diào)]

With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel. 有八十多個(gè)海灘可供挑選，你一定能找到一個(gè)曬日光浴的地方。

4. ADJ Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate. 可靠的; 準(zhǔn)確的[ADJ n] [強(qiáng)調(diào)]

Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain. 夏普的腿和肩開始痛了，這是要下雨的準(zhǔn)確跡象。

5. ADJ If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it. 務(wù)必的[v-link ADJ] [強(qiáng)調(diào)]

Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65. 務(wù)必要閱讀第65頁上如何制作莫澤雷勒干酪的內(nèi)容。

6. CONVENTION Sure is an informal way of saying "yes" or "all right." 當(dāng)然[套語]

"Do you know where she lives?"—"Sure."

“你知道她住在哪兒?jiǎn)?？”—“?dāng)然啦！”

7. ADV You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying. 確實(shí)[非正式] [ADV before v]

"Has the whole world just gone crazy?"—"Sure looks that way, doesn't it."

“整個(gè)世界都瘋了嗎？”—“看起來確實(shí)如此，不是嗎？”

8. PHRASE You say sure enough, especially when telling a story, to confirm that something was really true or was actually happening. (尤用于講故事時(shí)) 果然

We found the apple pie pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious. 我們覺得這塊蘋果餡餅布丁令人無法抗拒。果然，它很美味。

9. PHRASE If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true. 千真萬確

One thing's for sure, Manilow's vocal style hasn't changed much over the years. 有一點(diǎn)是千真萬確的，馬尼洛的演唱風(fēng)格這些年來沒有太大的變化。

10. PHRASE If you make sure that something is done, you take action so that it is done. 確保

Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully. 一定保證你認(rèn)真遵循這些用法說明。

11. PHRASE If you make sure that something is the way that you want or expect it to be, you check that it is that way. 核實(shí)

He looked in the bathroom to make sure that he was alone. 他往那間浴室里看了看，以核實(shí)那就他一個(gè)人。

12. PHRASE If you are sure of yourself, you are very confident about your own abilities or opinions. 自信

I'd never seen him like this, so sure of himself, so in command. 我從未見過他像這樣，如此自信，如此得心應(yīng)手。