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| 1 | used for saying ‘yes’ very definitely , in answer to a question 是的，当然（用于回答问题） |
| ‘Do you know what I mean?’ ‘Of course.’ “你知道我的意思吗？”“当然知道。” |
| | 1a | used for giving someone permission in a polite way （用于礼貌地表示允许） | | ‘May I come in?’ ‘Of course you may.’ “我能进来吗？”“当然可以。” | |
| | 1b | used for agreeing or disagreeing with someone （用于表示同意或不同意） | | ‘I’ m sure everything’ s going to be OK.’ ‘Of course it is.’ “我敢肯定一切都会好的。”“当然。” | | ‘They won’ t mind if we’ re a bit late.’ ‘Of course they will.’ “如果我们晚到一会儿，他们不会介意的。”“他们当然会介意。” | |
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| 2 | used for saying something that you think someone probably already knows or will not be surprised about 自然，当然（用于表示所说之事某人可能已经知道或不会感到惊奇） |
| I will, of course, make sure you’ re all kept fully informed. 当然，我会确保让你们及时了解到全部情况。 |
| He found out in the end, of course. 自然，最后他发现了。 |
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| 3 | used when you have just realized something （用于表示刚明白某事） |
| Of course! That’ s why she didn’ t want to come. 噢，是的！那就是她为什么不想来的原因。 |
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| - | of course not
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| 1 | used for saying ‘no’ very definitely in answer to a question 当然不（用于回答问题） | ‘Aren’ t you afraid of what people will say?’ ‘Of course not.’ “难道你不怕人家会说什么吗？”“当然不怕。” | |
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| 2 | used for refusing to give someone permission 当然不行（用于表示不允许） | ‘Can I have the car again tonight?’ ‘Of course not. You know I need it.’ “今晚我还能用这辆轿车吗？”“当然不能。你知道我需要用车。” | |
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| 3 | used for agreeing or disagreeing with someone 当然不…（用于表示同意或不同意） | ‘I don’ t think anyone else should be told about this.’ ‘Of course not.’ “我认为其他任何人都不该被告知这件事。”“当然不该。” | | ‘I know you all want me to leave.’ ‘Of course not.’ “我知道你们全都希望我离开。”“当然不是。” | |
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