[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]确信的；确知的；肯定的；有把握的 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.
[v-link ADJ]
He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching...
他以前从未教过课，甚至不确定自己该不该教课。
The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue...
总统一直都不确定自己想从哪个方面来着手处理该问题。
She was no longer sure how she felt about him...
她不再确定自己对他的感觉。
It is impossible to be sure about the value of land.
土地的价值是无法确定的。
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[ADJ 形容词]一定的；必定的；无疑的；确保的 If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it.
[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...
许多人认为最好是接受付费教育，这样能确保教学质量。
It is the self-assurance of the new generation which makes them sure of their success.
年轻一代的自信让他们对成功志在必得。
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[PHR-MODAL 情态动词短语](事情的发生)一定，必然 If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen.
[emphasis]
With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel...
有 80 多个海滩可供选择，你一定能找到一处满意的。
Anyone who goes food shopping without a list is sure to forget the things they really need.
任何人如果采购食物时没列清单的话，肯定会忘了真正需要的东西。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不容置疑的；确切的；可靠的；保险的Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate.
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Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain...
夏普的腿和肩膀开始疼痛，这预示着肯定要下雨了。
She has a sure grasp of social issues such as literacy, poverty and child care.
她对扫盲、贫穷和儿童保育等社会问题都有深切的认识。
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New to the job, he was keen to demonstrate his sureness of mind.
刚接触这份工作，他急于展示自己的聪明才智。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]一定的；务必的 If you tell someone to be sure to do something, you mean that they must not forget to do it.
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Be sure to read about how mozzarella is made, on page 65...
务必看看莫泽雷勒干酪是怎么制成的，在第 65 页。
Be sure you get your daily quota of calcium.
要确保每天的钙摄入量。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]是的；当然；没问题Sure is an informal way of saying 'yes' or 'all right'.
[formulae]
'He rang you?' — 'Sure. Last night.'...
“他给你打电话了？”——“没错。昨天晚上打的。”
'I'd like to be alone, O.K?' — 'Sure. O.K.'...
“我想一个人呆会儿，好吗？”——“好的，没问题。”
'We'll phone and you can make an appointment.' —'Sure. What time do you want to go?'
“我们会再打电话，你可以安排约见。”——“没问题。你们想什么时间去？”
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[ADV 副词]确实；的确 You can use sure in order to emphasize what you are saying.
[ADV before v]
[emphasis]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
'Has the whole world just gone crazy?' — 'Sure looks that way, doesn't it.'
“整个世界难道都疯了吗？”——“看上去的确如此，不是吗。”
It sure is hot, he thought.
天的确太热了，他想。
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[PHRASE 短语]果真，果然(尤用在讲故事时) You say sure enough, especially when telling a story, to confirm that something was really true or was actually happening.
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We found the English treacle pudding too good to resist. Sure enough, it was delicious...
我们觉得英国糖蜜布丁太好吃了，令人无法抗拒。的确非常美味。
I was in a shop when I saw a lady looking carefully at me. She'd recognised me, and sure enough, she came across.
我正在逛商店，突然看到一位女士在仔细地打量我。她认出了我，果不其然，她走了过来。
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[PHRASE 短语]无疑；肯定 If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true.
[PHR with cl (not first in cl)]
One thing's for sure, Astbury's vocal style hasn't changed much over the years...
有一点可以肯定，阿斯特伯里的演唱风格多年来没怎么改变。
Even to this day we don't know what happened for sure.
即使到现在我们也不确定究竟发生了什么。
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[PHRASE 短语]一定要；设法保证 If you make sure that something is done, you take action so that it is done.
[V inflects]
Make sure that you follow the instructions carefully...
一定要认真按照操作指南来做。
He wants to make sure that schools are committed to providing alternative education.
他想确保学校尽力提供新型教育。
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[PHRASE 短语]查明；核实；弄清 If you make sure that something is the way that you want or expect it to be, you check that it is that way.
[V inflects]
He looked in the bathroom to make sure that he was alone...
他往浴室里看了看，确定就他一个人。
Before you cut the cloth, make sure that the pattern matches up on both edges.
在裁剪布料前要确保两个边缘的图案对称。
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[PHRASE 短语]当然之事；必然之事 If you say that something is a sure thing, you mean that you are certain that it will happen or be successful.
[INFORMAL 非正式]
This proposal is by no means a sure thing.
这个提议绝不会理所当然地获得通过。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]当然，一定(表示同意) You say 'sure thing' to show that you agree with someone or will do as they say.
[mainly AM 主美]
[SPOKEN 口语]
'Be careful!' — 'Sure thing, Dad. So long.'
“要多加小心!”——“一定会的，爸爸。再见。”
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[PHRASE 短语](承认属实)诚然，固然，无可否认 You use to be sure when you are admitting that something is true, although it seems to contradict a more general statement that you are making.
[PHR with cl]
Parents make the rules. To be sure, many of the rules are no longer appropriate today.
规矩由父母立下。诚然，其中有许多放在今天已不再合适了。
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[PHRASE 短语]自信；确信 If you are sure of yourself, you are very confident about your own abilities or opinions.
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I'd never seen him like this, so sure of himself, so in command.
我从来没见他如此自信满满、指挥自若。
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suresurersurestadjective★(surer,sur·est)HELPYou can also use more sureand most sure,especially in sense 1. 亦可用 more sure 和 most sure，尤用于第 1 义。1★[not before noun ]confident that you know sth or that you are right 确信；确知；肯定；有把握SYN
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◆‘Is that John over there?’ ‘ I'm not sure’. “那边那个人是约翰吗？”“我说不准。”◆You don't sound very sure.听你这口气，你自己也不大肯定。sure(that)… ◆I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree.他会同意的，对此我有相当的把握。◆Are you sure you don't mind?你确实不在意？sureof sth ◆I hope you are sure of your facts.我希望你能肯定你说的都是事实。sureabout sth ◆Are you sure about that?这事你肯定吗？surehow, whether, etc… ◆Ask me if you're not sure howto do it. 你要是拿不准怎么干，就问我。◆I'm not sure whetherI should tell you this. 我拿不准该不该把这事告诉你。OPP
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2★[not before noun ]certain that you will receive sth or that sth will happen 一定，必定，无疑（将会得到或发生）sureof sth ◆You're always sure of a warm welcome there.到了那里你肯定会受到热烈欢迎。sureof doing sth ◆England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup.英格兰队必须拿下这场比赛才能确保获得世界杯的参赛资格。3★sureto do sth certain to do sth or to happen 一定，必定，无疑（会做或会发生）◆The exhibition is sure to be popular.这一展览肯定受欢迎。◆It's sure to rain.一准会下雨。☞synonyms at
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4[usually before noun ]that can be trusted or relied on 不容置疑的；确切的；可靠的；保险的◆It's a sure signof economic recovery. 这是经济复苏的确切迹象。◆There's only one sure way to do it.做这件事只有一个保险的办法。◆He is a sure betfor the presidential nominations (= certain to succeed).他是总统候选人提名的铁定人选。☞synonyms at
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5[usually before noun ]steady and confident 沉着自信的；胸有成竹的◆We admired her sure touch at the keyboard.我们欣赏她沉着自信的弹奏风格。IDIOMSbe sure to do sthused to tell sb to do sth 一定要，务必（去做某事）◆Be sure to give your family my regards.务必代我向你的家人问好。HELPIn spoken English andplus another verb can be used instead of toand the infinitive. 英语口语中，可用 and 加动词代替带 to 的不定式◆Be sure and call me tomorrow.★for ˈsure( informal) without doubt 无疑；肯定◆No one knows for sure what happened.没有人确切地知道发生了什么事。◆I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure.我想他星期一会回来，不过我不敢肯定。◆One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. 有一点可以肯定，事情不会很容易。◆( NAmE) ‘Will you be there?’ ‘For sure.’“你去吗？”“肯定去。”make ˈsure (of sth/that…)1★to do sth in order to be certain that sth else happens 确保；设法保证◆Make sure (that) no one finds out about this.绝对不要让任何人发现这件事。◆They scored another goal and made sure of victory.他们又进了一个球，这就赢定了。◆Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit.我们的人员会竭尽全力使您到访愉快。2★to check that sth is true or has been done 查明，核实，弄清（某事属实或已做）◆She looked around to make sure that she was alone.她往四下里看看，是不是只有她一个人。◆I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure.我觉得门已经锁上了，不过我还是去看看好放心。ˈsure of yourself( sometimes disapproving) very confident 自信；自以为是◆She seems very sure of herself.她好像十分自信。ˌsure ˈthing( informal) ( especially NAmE) used to say ‘yes’ to a suggestion or request （答应建议或要求）当然，一定◆‘Are you coming?’ ‘Sure thing.’“你来吗？”“当然。”to be ˈsure( formal) used to admit that sth is true （承认属实）诚然，固然，无可否认◆He is intelligent, to be sure, but he's also very lazy.他固然聪明，但也很懒。adverb★( informal) ( especially NAmE) 1★used to say ‘yes’ to sb （表示同意）当然◆‘Will you open the wine?’ ‘Sure, where is it?’“你把葡萄酒打开好吗？”“没问题，酒在哪儿？”◆Did it hurt? Sure it hurt.疼不疼？当然疼了。2used to emphasize sth that you are saying （加强语气）确实，的确◆Boy, it sure is hot.呵，这天儿可真热。◆‘Amazing view’. ‘Sure is.’“景色真美。”“没错。”◆That song sure as hellsounds familiar. 这首歌确实耳熟。◆He sure looked unhappy.他的确显得不高兴。3used to reply to sb who has just thanked you for sth （回答他人的感谢）不用客气，应该的◆‘Thanks for the ride.’ ‘Sure—anytime.’“谢谢你载我过来。”“不用客气，随时愿意效劳。”IDIOMS(as) sure as eggs is ˈeggs( old-fashioned) ( BrEinformal) used to say that sth is definitely true 千真万确；的的确确ˌsure eˈnoughused to say that sth happened as expected （表示不出所料）果真，果然◆I said he'd forget, and sure enough he did.我说他会忘记，他果然就忘了。SYNONYMS 同义词辨析sureconfident ◆convinced ◆certain ◆positive ◆clear These words all describe sb who knows without doubt that sth is true or will happen. 以上各词均指确信、肯定、有把握。■sure[not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that sth is true, that you will get sth or that sth will happen 指确信、肯定、有把握、必定：◆‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I'm not sure.’“那边那个人是约翰吗？”“我说不准。”◆Are you sure about that?这事你肯定吗？◆England must win this game to be sure of qualifying.英格兰队必须拿下这场比赛才能确保获得资格。NOTESureis often used in negative statements and questions, because there is some doubt or anxiety over the matter. If there is no doubt, people often say quite sure.*sure 常用于否定句和疑问句，表示有所怀疑或担忧。毫无疑问时常用 quite sure： ◆I'm quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it).我肯定是把包丢在这儿了。■confidentcompletely sure that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect 指肯定、确信、有把握：◆I'm quite confident that you'll get the job.我肯定你能得到那份工作。◆The team feels confident of winning.这个队觉得有把握取胜。NOTEConfidentis a stronger and more definite word than sureand is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no anxiety. *confident 较 sure 语气强，而且更肯定，在无所担忧的情况下较常用于肯定句中。 ■convinced[not before noun] completely sure that sth is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or sb else has persuaded you to believe it 指坚信、深信、确信，尤指有证据证明或经说服：◆I'm convinced that she's innocent.我坚信她是清白无辜的。■certain[not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that sth is true 指确信、肯定、无疑：◆Are you absolutely certain about this?你对这事绝对确信无疑吗？sure or certain? 用 sure 还是 certain？Like sure,certainis often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure;sureis more frequent, especially in spoken English. *certain 与 sure 一样，常用于否定句和疑问句中，但比 sure 稍正式些。sure 较常用，尤其是在英语口语中。 ■positive[not before noun] ( rather informal) completely sure that sth is true 指有绝对把握、确信、肯定：◆She was positive that he'd been there.她确信他曾在场。◆‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’“你敢肯定吗？”“绝对肯定。”■clear(often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about sth （常用于否定句与疑问句中）指无疑的、清楚的、明白的：◆My memory isn't really clear on that point.那一点我记不太清楚了。PATTERNS◆sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear aboutsth ◆sure/confident/convinced/certain ofsth ◆sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear that…◆sure/certain/clear who / who etc. ◆to feelsure/confident/convinced/certain/positive ◆quite / quite sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear ◆not altogethersure/confident/convinced/certain/clear sure/ʃʊə(r);ʃɔː(r); NAmEʃʊr/
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1certain you know something [not before noun] confident that you know something or that something is true or correctSYN certain: ‘That’s Sarah’s cousin.’ ‘Are you sure?’ ‘What time does the show start?’ ‘I’m not sure.’sure (that) I’m sure there’s a logical explanation for all this. Are you sure that you know how to get there? My mother, I felt sure, had not met him before.not sure how/where/when etc Henry wasn’t sure how to answer this.not sure if/whether I’m not sure if I’m pronouncing this correctly.sure of He wasn’t even sure of his mother’s name. They were talking about her, she was sure of that.sure about ‘That’s the man I saw in the building last night.’ ‘Are you quite sure (=completely sure) about that?’RegisterIn writing, people often prefer to use certain rather than sure, because it sounds more formal:· We cannot be certain what causes this phenomenon.2make surea)to find out if something is true or to check that something has been done: ‘Did you lock the front door?’ ‘I think so, but I’d better make sure.’make sure (that) I wanted to make sure you were all right. First, make sure the printer has enough paper in it.b)to do something so that you can be certain of the resultmake sure (that) I’ll walk you home, just to make sure no one bothers you.make sure of (doing) something Spain made sure of their place by holding Japan to a 1–1 draw. Thomas would be sorry – she would make sure of that.3certain about your feelings [not before noun] certain about what you feel, want, like etcsure (that) Are you sure you really want a divorce?sure of Carla says she is very sure of her love for Tony.4certain to be true certain to be trueone thing is (for) sure One thing’s for sure, we’ll never be able to move this furniture on our own.sure sign/indication Those black clouds are a sure sign of rain.5certain to happen/succeed certain to happen, succeed, or have a particular resultsure to do something He’s sure to get nervous and say something stupid.sure way to do something/of doing something There was only one sure way of finding out – and that was to visit him.sure thing/bet American English (=something that will definitely happen, win, succeed etc)6be sure of (doing) something to be certain to get something or be certain that something will happen: United must beat Liverpool to be sure of winning the championship. You can be sure of one thing – there’ll be a lot of laughs.7sure of yourself confident in your own abilities and opinions, sometimes in a way that annoys other people: Kids nowadays seem very sure of themselves.8be sure to do something spoken used to tell someone to remember to do something: Be sure to ring and let us know you’ve got back safely.9for surea)informal certainly or definitely: No one knows for sure what really happened.b)spoken used to emphasize that something is true: We’ll always need teachers, that’s for sure.c)American English informal spoken used to agree with someone10sure thing spoken informal used to agree to something: ‘Can you pick me up later?’ ‘Sure thing.’11to be sure spoken formal used to admit that something is true, before saying something that is the opposite: It was difficult, to be sure, but somehow we managed to finish the job.12(as) sure as hell spoken informal used to emphasize a statement: If I could get you out of there, I sure as hell would.13have a sure hold/footing if you have a sure hold or footing, your hands or feet are placed firmly so they cannot slip—sureness noun [uncountable]COLLOCATIONSadverbsquite sure· Are you quite sure she won’t mind?pretty sure· I’m pretty sure it was the same woman who called the office last week.absolutely sure· Don’t throw anything away until you are absolutely sure you won’t need it again.not quite/entirely sure· ‘What are they?’ ‘I’m not entirely sure.’not exactly sure· I’m not exactly sure when the funeral is.not very/too sure· Make a list of any words or phrases whose meaning you are not too sure about.not at all sure· By now, we were not at all sure where we were.THESAURUSsure adjective believing that something is definitely true or correct: · I’m sure that you’re right.· ‘The car was a BMW.’ ‘Are you sure?’· I’m not sure what the best thing to do is.certain adjective completely sure. Certain is more formal than sure, and it is very commonly used in writing: · The police were certain that they had found the killer.· I think he’s married, but I’m not certain about it.convinced adjective sure that something is true, even though you cannot prove it: · She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.· Brown’s wife was convinced of his innocence.positive adjective especially spoken completely sure that something is true, especially when other people are not sure: · She said she was positive that the exam was next Tuesday.· I’m absolutely positive I haven’t made a mistake.satisfied adjective sure that you know the truth about something that has happened, because you have enough information: · The authorities are now satisfied that her death was an accident.confident adjective sure that something good will happen or that you will achieve something: · Doctors are confident that he’ll make a full recovery.· A spokesman said the government was confident of winning the vote.have no doubt (also be in no doubt) v phrase to have no doubts in your mind about something: · I have no doubt that his story is true.· He was in no doubt about what he should do next.know verb to have a strong feeling that something is true or correct: · I just know that she will love this necklace.· When the phone rang, we knew something terrible must have happened.
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1sure enough used to say that something did actually happen in the way that you said it would: Sure enough, Mike managed to get lost.2yes spoken used to say ‘yes’ to someone: ‘Can you give me a ride to work tomorrow?’ ‘Sure.’3accept thanks American English spoken used as a reply when you accept thanks from someone: ‘Thanks for your help, Karen.’ ‘Sure.’4emphasize American English informal used to emphasize a statement: It sure is hot out here. I sure hope they get there all right.5before statement spoken used at the beginning of a statement admitting that something is true, especially before adding something very different: Sure Joey’s happy now, but will it last?
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