of course

Related to word: course

Idiom

Definition

  1. A1

    used to express agreement or give permission to someone to do something.

    (表示肯定或允许)当然

    • "Can you help me?" "Of course, I can."

      「你能帮我吗?」「当然,我可以。」

    • "May I borrow your pen?" "Of course."

      「我可以借你的笔吗?」「当然。」

    • "You can bring a friend along." "Of course."

      「你可以带一个朋友来。」「当然。」

  2. B1

    used to indicate that something is obvious or already known.

    (用于表示所说的事情显而易见或已为人所知)当然

    • If you spend a long time in the sun, you will get sunburned, of course.

      如果你长时间待在太阳下,当然会晒伤。

    • This movie will be a blockbuster, of course, because it has many big stars.

      这部电影当然会大卖,因为它有很多大明星。

    • When you have a cold, it is necessary to rest more, of course.

      当你感冒时,当然需要多休息。

  3. used to indicate that a situation or piece of information is not surprising.

    (用于表示某种情况或信息并不令人意外)自然,当然

    • If you don't practice regularly, you will forget what you've learned, of course.

      如果你不经常练习,当然会忘记你所学的。

    • After a long journey, it is natural to feel tired, of course.

      经过长途旅行后,感到疲倦是很自然的,当然。

    • If you don't get enough sleep, it's natural to feel tired in the morning, of course.

      如果你睡眠不足,早上感到疲倦是很自然的,当然。