1ADV (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]
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。
'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。
The only honest answer is, of course, yes.
唯一诚实的回答自然是“是”。
2CONVENTION (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]
'Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?' — 'Yes of course you can.'.
“我能说点儿周六杯赛的事情吗?”—“当然可以。”
'Could I see these documents?' — 'Of course.'
“我能看看这些文件吗?”—“当然。”
3ADV (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]