1 ADV （表示通常、显见或众所周知的事实）当然，自然 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. （表示通常、显见或众所周知的事实）当然，自然 [spoken]
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Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition.
当然，展览上还有很多其他有趣的展品。
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'I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said.
“当然我已经在报纸上看过一些关于你的报道了，”查利说道。
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The only honest answer is, of course, yes.
唯一诚实的回答自然是“是”。
2 CONVENTION （表示允许的客气说法）当然（可以） You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. （表示允许的客气说法）当然（可以） [spoken, formulae]
3 ADV （尤用于同意或不赞同某人时强调自己的陈述）当然，自然 You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. （尤用于同意或不赞同某人时强调自己的陈述）当然，自然 [spoken, emphasis]
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'I expect you're right.' — 'Of course I'm right.'.
“我想你是对的。”—“我当然是对的。”
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Of course I'm not afraid!.
我当然不害怕！
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'You will strictly observe your diet: no wine or spirits, very little meat.' — 'Of course.'
“你要严格控制饮食：禁酒，少吃荤。”—“这个自然。”
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'She doesn't have to know how things work.' — 'Of course she does.'
“她没有必要知道事情是如何运作的。”—“她当然有必要。”
4 CONVENTION （表示否定的强调说法）当然不，怎么会 Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. （表示否定的强调说法）当然不，怎么会 [spoken, emphasis]
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'You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?' — 'No, of course not.'
“你不是真的在认真考虑这件事，是吧？”—“没有，当然没有。”
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'I'd like to talk to the lads if you don't mind.' — 'Of course not, Chief.'
“如果你不介意，我想跟小伙子们谈一谈。” — “当然不会，头儿。”
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