of course
adv.当然
难易程度:
of course为中学词汇
近义词, 同义词
of course
of 'course
W1S1adv
used to show that other people probably already know what you are saying is true, or expect to hear it
Well, she won, of course.
You should of course keep copies of all your correspondence.
Of course there will be some difficult times ahead.
spoken alsocourseinformal
used to emphasize that you are saying 'yes' when someone asks your permission to do something
'Can I ring you back in a minute?' 'Yes, of course.'
'Is it OK if I have another cup of coffee?' 'Course, help yourself.'
spoken alsocourseinformal
used to emphasize that what you are saying to someone is true or correct
'Do you really believe her?' 'Of course I do!'
'I hope this idea of yours works.' 'Course it'll work.'
spoken used to show that you accept or agree with what someone has just said
'Don't get angry. She's only thirteen.' 'Of course.'
'The correct answer is 83.' 'Oh, yes, of course.'
of course not/course not
spoken used to emphasize that you are saying 'no' to something
'Have you been reading my e-mail?' 'Of course not!'
'Do you mind if I bring a friend?' 'No, of course not.'
POLITENESS
Use of course as a polite and friendly way of agreeing to something : 'Can I borrow your pen?'- 'Of course'. | Of course I'll help you. | 'Do you mind if I smoke?' - 'Of course not'.
Do not use of course as a reply when someone asks you for information, because this can sound rude and unfriendly. If, for example, you asked someone : 'Is this the Swallow Hotel?' and they said |'Of course it is' it would sound as though they thought the answer was obvious and that you were stupid to ask them.
W1S1adv
used to show that other people probably already know what you are saying is true, or expect to hear it
Well, she won, of course.
You should of course keep copies of all your correspondence.
Of course there will be some difficult times ahead.
spoken alsocourseinformal
used to emphasize that you are saying 'yes' when someone asks your permission to do something
'Can I ring you back in a minute?' 'Yes, of course.'
'Is it OK if I have another cup of coffee?' 'Course, help yourself.'
spoken alsocourseinformal
used to emphasize that what you are saying to someone is true or correct
'Do you really believe her?' 'Of course I do!'
'I hope this idea of yours works.' 'Course it'll work.'
spoken used to show that you accept or agree with what someone has just said
'Don't get angry. She's only thirteen.' 'Of course.'
'The correct answer is 83.' 'Oh, yes, of course.'
of course not/course not
spoken used to emphasize that you are saying 'no' to something
'Have you been reading my e-mail?' 'Of course not!'
'Do you mind if I bring a friend?' 'No, of course not.'
POLITENESS
Use of course as a polite and friendly way of agreeing to something : 'Can I borrow your pen?'- 'Of course'. | Of course I'll help you. | 'Do you mind if I smoke?' - 'Of course not'.
Do not use of course as a reply when someone asks you for information, because this can sound rude and unfriendly. If, for example, you asked someone : 'Is this the Swallow Hotel?' and they said |'Of course it is' it would sound as though they thought the answer was obvious and that you were stupid to ask them.
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