of course

柯林斯詞典

1. ADV You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. 當(dāng)然[口語] [ADV with cl]
Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition. 當(dāng)然該展覽會(huì)上有很多其他有趣的東西。
"I have read about you in the newspapers of course," Charlie said. “我當(dāng)然在各報(bào)紙讀過關(guān)于你的報(bào)道，”查理說。
2. CONVENTION You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. 當(dāng)然可以[口語]
"Can I just say something about the game on Saturday?"—"Yes, of course you can."
“我可以就說說關(guān)于星期六的那場比賽嗎？”—“可以，當(dāng)然可以。”
3. ADV You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. 當(dāng)然 (用于強(qiáng)調(diào))[口語]
"I guess you're right."—"Of course I'm right!"
“我想你是對(duì)的?！薄爱?dāng)然我是對(duì)的?！?/p>
Of course I'm not afraid!
當(dāng)然我不怕！
4. CONVENTION Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. 當(dāng)然 (不)[口語]
"You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?"—"No, of course not."
“你沒有真正認(rèn)真地考慮這件事，對(duì)吧？”—“沒有，當(dāng)然沒有?！?/p>