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of course

na) KNOW somethingused to show that what you are saying is expected or already known and so not surprising

You can pay by cheque, assuming of course you have a valid cheque card.

Of course there are exceptions to every rule.

n b) AGREE (also course informal) spoken used to say yes or to give permission politely

‘Can I have a word with you?’ ‘Of course.’

‘Can you give me a lift?’ ‘Course, no problem.’

c) (also course informal) spokenEMPHASIZETRUE used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct 当然，自然〔用于强调你对某人说的话属实或正确〕

n Of course he’ll come!

nwell/but of course

n Well of course I love you.

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well/but of course• It was an answer, but of course he had unremembered the question that invited it.• Both words are on the same page of the dictionary, but of course you know that.• The graphing procedure is the same as that previously explained, but of course the quantity data and relationship involved are different.• The woods were bright and sunny, the trees greening up nicely. But of course, that was just it!• I said. But of course in this light I could very clearly see he did.• Madge could see that Polly was still troubled, but of course she thought the whole problem was lack of roughage.• This is understandable, but of course it can make others wary of getting into conversation with you.

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1 SURPRISEDused to show that other people probably already know what you are saying is true, or expect to hear it 当然

Well, she won, of course.

噢，当然是她赢啦。

You should of course keep copies of all your correspondence.

你当然应该保留所有信函的复印件。

Of course there will be some difficult times ahead.

今后当然会有遇到困难的时候。

2 AGREE spoken (also course informal) used to emphasize that you are saying ‘yes’ when someone asks your permission to do something 当然，好的〔当别人要做某事而征求你的同意时，用于强调同意的回答〕

‘Can I ring you back in a minute?’ ‘Yes, of course.’

“我能不能过一会儿给你回电话？”“当然可以啦。”

‘Is it OK if I have another cup of coffee?’ ‘Course, help yourself.’

“我再喝杯咖啡行吗？”“当然可以，别客气。”

3 spoken (also course informal) used to emphasize that what you are saying to someone is true or correct 当然，自然〔用于强调你对某人说的话属实或正确〕

‘Do you really believe her?’ ‘Of course I do!’

“你当真相信她？”“那当然！”

‘I hope this idea of yours works.’ ‘Course it’ll work.’

“我希望你的这个想法行得通。”“当然会行得通。”

4 spoken used to show that you accept or agree with what someone has just said 对，当然〔对别人刚说的话表示接受或同意〕

‘Don’t get angry. She’s only 13.’ ‘Of course.’

“别生气，她才13岁。”“当然不会。”

‘The correct answer is 83.’ ‘Oh, yes, of course.’

“正确的答案是83。”“噢，没错，当然是啦。”

5 of course not/course not spoken used to emphasize that you are saying ‘no’ to something 当然不行[没有]〔强调对某事的否认〕

‘Have you been reading my email?’ ‘Of course not!’

“你一直在看我的电子邮件？”“当然没有！”

‘Do you mind if I bring a friend?’ ‘No, of course not.’

“我带个朋友来你会介意吗？”“当然不会。”

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of course

a) KNOW somethingused to show that what you are saying is expected or already known and so not surprising 当然，自然〔用于提及你认为别人已经知道或应当知道的某事〕

You can pay by cheque, assuming of course you have a valid cheque card.

你可以用支票来支付，不过当然你必须有一张有效的支票保付卡。

Of course there are exceptions to every rule.

当然，每条规定都会有例外。

b) AGREE (also course informal) spoken used to say yes or to give permission politely 当然，当然可以〔用于礼貌地同意或允许某人〕

‘Can I have a word with you?’ ‘Of course.’

“我能否和你说句话？”“当然可以啦。”

‘Can you give me a lift?’ ‘Course, no problem.’

“你能让我搭个便车吗？”“当然可以，没问题。”

c) (also course informal) spokenEMPHASIZETRUE used to emphasize that what you are saying is true or correct 当然〔用于强调你所说的是真的或正确的〕

Of course he’ll come!

他当然会来的！

well/but of course

Well of course I love you.

我当然爱你。

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