sure
adjective(comparative surer, superlative surest)
You can also use more sure and most sure, especially in sense 1.Idioms - [not before noun]
confident that you know something or that you are right synonym certain确信;确知;肯定;有把握 ‘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? I’m sure he’s still alive. 我肯定他还活着。 - sure of something
I hope you are sure of your facts. 我希望你能肯定你说的都是事实。 - sure about something
Are you sure about that? 这事你肯定吗? - not sure how, whether, etc…
Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. 你要是拿不准怎么干,就问我。 I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. 我拿不准该不该把这事告诉你。 not exactly/entirely/absolutely/really sure 不完全确定 I still wasn't even sure who I was talking to. 我甚至还不确定我在和谁说话。 I like this bit, but I'm not so sure about that one. 我喜欢这一点,但不太确定那一点。
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesa1What makes you so sure she'll come back to you? 你为什么如此确信她会回到你身边? I'm quite sure (that) I left my bag here. 我肯定是把包丢在这儿了。 Potts was confident of taking the American title, but less sure about the world championship. 波茨对获得美国冠军充满信心,但对获得世界冠军就不那么有把握了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- seem
- …
- absolutely
- completely
- quite
- …
- about
- of
- [not before noun]
certain that you will receive something or that something will happen 一定,必定,无疑(将会得到或发生) - sure of something
You're always sure of a warm welcome there. 到了那里你肯定会受到热烈欢迎。 We could not be sure of financial support. 我们不能确定财政支持。 - sure of doing something
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。
Synonyms suresureTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb1- confident
- convinced
- certain
- positive
- clear
- sure [not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that something is true, that you will get something or that something will happen:
‘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。
- confident completely sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect:
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。
- convinced [not before noun] completely sure that something is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or somebody else has persuaded you to believe it:
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 something is true:
Are you absolutely certain about this? 你对这事绝对确信无疑吗?
sure or certain? Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English.用 sure 还是 certain? - positive [not before noun] (rather informal) completely sure that something is true:
She was positive that he’d been there. 她确信他曾到过那儿。 ‘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 something:
My memory isn’t really clear on that point. 那一点我记不太清楚了。
- sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear about something
- sure/confident/convinced/certain of something
- sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear that…
- sure/certain/clear who/what/how, etc.
- to feel sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive
- quite/absolutely/completely/fairly/pretty sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear
- not altogether sure/confident/convinced/certain/clear
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- seem
- …
- absolutely
- completely
- quite
- …
- about
- of
- sure of something
- sure to do something
certain to do something 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。 You’re sure to get lost if you don’t keep to the path. 如果你不沿着这条路走,你一定会迷路的。 She's sure to be picked for the team. 她肯定会入选该队。
Synonyms certaincertainTopics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb1- bound
- sure
- definite
- guaranteed
- certain that you can rely on to happen or be true:
It’s certain that they will agree. 他们肯定会同意。 They are certain to agree. 他们肯定会同意。
- bound
[not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be something. Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc.: You’ve done so much work—you’re bound to pass the exam. • There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.指肯定会、一定会 - sure certain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on:
She’s sure to be picked for the team. 她肯定会入选该队。 It’s sure to rain. 必定会下雨。
- definite (rather informal
) certain to happen; that is not going to change: 指必将发生、不会改变: Is it definite that he’s leaving? 他肯定要离开吗?
- guaranteed certain to have a particular result:
That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry. 那样的行为肯定会让他生气。
- certain/sure of something
- certain/bound/sure/guaranteed to do something
- certain/definite that…
- I couldn’t say for certain/sure/definite.
- [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 sign of 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 bet for the presidential nomination (= certain to succeed). 他肯定会获得总统提名。 I told my friends that our winning was a sure thing. 我告诉我的朋友们,我们的胜利是肯定的。
Synonyms certaincertain- bound
- sure
- definite
- guaranteed
- certain that you can rely on to happen or be true:
It’s certain that they will agree. 他们肯定会同意。 They are certain to agree. 他们肯定会同意。
- bound
[not before noun] certain to happen, or to do or be something. Bound is only used in the phrase bound to do/be, etc.: You’ve done so much work—you’re bound to pass the exam. • There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.指肯定会、一定会 - sure certain to happen or be true; that can be trusted or relied on:
She’s sure to be picked for the team. 她肯定会入选该队。 It’s sure to rain. 必定会下雨。
- definite (rather informal
) certain to happen; that is not going to change: 指必将发生、不会改变: Is it definite that he’s leaving? 他肯定要离开吗?
- guaranteed certain to have a particular result:
That kind of behaviour is guaranteed to make him angry. 那样的行为肯定会让他生气。
- certain/sure of something
- certain/bound/sure/guaranteed to do something
- certain/definite that…
- I couldn’t say for certain/sure/definite.
- [usually before noun]
steady and confident 沉着自信的;胸有成竹的
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French sur, from Latin securus ‘free from care’.
Idioms
be sure to do something
for sure
a good/safe/sure bet
something that is likely to happen, to succeed or to be suitable (表示不出所料)果真,果然 He's a good bet to earn a spot on the US team. 他很有可能在美国队中赢得一席之地。 Clothes are a safe bet as a present for a teenager. 衣服适合作为送给十几岁孩子的礼物。 The movie looks like a sure bet for Best Film. 这部电影看起来肯定会获得最佳影片奖。
make sure (of something/that…)
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to do something in order to be certain that something 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访问愉快。 To make doubly sure they would not be disturbed she turned the key in the lock. 为加倍确保他们不受干扰,她用钥匙开了门。
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to check that something is true or has been done 查明,核实,弄清(某事属实或已做)
sure of yourself
sure thing
- (informal, especially North American English)
used to say ‘yes’ to a suggestion or request Topics Suggestions and advicec1(答应建议或要求)当然,一定
to be sure