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. 儅然[口語] [ADV with cl]
Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition. 儅然該展覽會上有很多其他有趣的東西。
"I have read about you in the newspapers of course," Charlie said. “我儅然在各報紙讀過關(guān)於你的報道，”查理說。
2. CONVENTION You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. 儅然可以[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)於星期六的那場比賽嗎？”—“可以，儅然可以?！?/p>
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. 儅然 (用於強調(diào))[口語]
"I guess you're right."—"Of course I'm right!"
“我想你是對的?！薄皟}然我是對的?！?/p>
Of course I'm not afraid!
儅然我不怕！
4. CONVENTION Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. 儅然 (不)[口語]
"You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?"—"No, of course not."
“你沒有真正認真地考慮這件事，對吧？”—“沒有，儅然沒有。”