sure
/ʃɔː/ · /ʃʊr/
CEFR level A1Topic ThinkingWord #707 in the learning path
确信的；有把握的
Definitions
adj. Feeling no doubt that something is true or correct.
确信的；有把握的
adj. Certain to happen or do something.
一定会的；必然的
adv. Used informally to agree or strongly confirm something.
当然；确实
Example
Are you sure you left your keys here?
你确定把钥匙落在这里了吗？
Governments must make sure that rural communities have reliable access to essential healthcare services.
政府必须确保农村社区能够稳定地获得基本医疗服务。
Collocations
- make sure
- be sure of
- be sure to
- for sure
Word family
- surely (adv.)
- sureness (n.)
- unsure (adj.)
Synonyms
- certain
- confident
Antonyms
- unsure
- uncertain
Usage tip
be sure of表确信；be sure to可表必然或叮嘱。
FAQ
- What does sure mean?
- Feeling no doubt that something is true or correct. Certain to happen or do something. Used informally to agree or strongly confirm something.
- How is sure pronounced?
- UK /ʃɔː/, US /ʃʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
