YES1 when someone asks you a question2 when someone asks you for permission to do something3 when someone asks or tells you to do somethingRELATED WORDSoppositeNOsee alsoAGREEACCEPT1 when someone asks you a question 有人问你问题时yes /jes/spoken ‘Have you lived here long?’ ‘Yes, about 10 years.’ “你在这里住了很久了吗？”“是的，十年左右。” ‘Did you watch ‘Trial and Retribution’ last night?’ ‘Yes, wasn't it good?’ “你昨晚看了《一级追捕令》吗？”“是的，真不错。” If you're asking me whether I think we should do it, the answer is yes. 如果你问我认为我们应不应该做这件事，回答是肯定的。yes, pleasesay this to politely accept something that someone offers you 好的，谢谢〔用于礼貌地接受别人的好意〕 ‘Would you like some wine?’ ‘Yes, please.’ “你要来一点葡萄酒吗？”“好的，谢谢。”yeah /jeə/spoken informal ‘Are you ready, Chrissie?’ ‘Yeah, yeah, I'm just coming.’ “你准备好了吗，克丽茜？”“好了，好了，我就来。” ‘Was it £2000 that your car cost?’ ‘Yeah, that's right.’ “你的车是不是花了2，000英镑？”“是的，没错。” ‘Do you think you may have to retire from athletics soon?’ ‘Well, yeah, I suppose so.’ “你认为你可能不久就得退出田径运动吗？”“嗯，是的，我想是这样。”sure /ʃʊəʳ/spoken informalespecially American ‘Do you have the time, please?’ ‘Sure, it's three o'clock.’ “请问你知道现在几点吗？”“当然，现在是3点钟。” ‘We're going to the beach this afternoon - want to come?’ ‘Sure, that 'd be great.’ “今天下午我们打算去海滩，想一起去吗？”“当然，好极了。”definitely /ˈdefɪnətli, ˈdefənətli/spokensay this when you want to agree strongly with something, or to make it clear that you aredefinitely going to do something 【口】肯定，当然〔用于表示强烈赞成某事或肯定会做某事〕 ‘I think Mark would make a good team captain, don't you?’ ‘Definitely!’ “我认为马克会成为优秀的队长，你怎么想？”“肯定会的！” ‘Are you going to Sonya's party?’ ‘Definitely! It should be really fun.’ “你去参加索尼娅的聚会吗？”“当然！应该很好玩的。”of course /əv ˈkɔːʳs/spokensay this when you are surprised or annoyed that someone has asked you something, or to make your answer strong 【口】当然〔对某人的问题表示惊讶或生气，或使回答强有力〕 ‘Do you know when my birthday is?’ ‘Of course, it's next Wednesday.’ “你知道我的生日是哪一天吗？”“当然知道，是下个星期三。”of course I am/she is/you can etc ‘Are you feeling nervous?’ ‘Of course I am, it's a very important speech.’ “你紧张吗？”“当然，这是一次很重要的演讲。”I'm afraid so /aɪm əˌfreɪd ˈsəʊ/spokensay this when you think the person asking the question is hoping for a different answer 【口】恐怕是的：恐怕会的〔用于认为提问的人希望得到不同的答案〕 ‘You're not going out, are you?’ ‘I'm afraid so. But I won't be long.’ “你不出去，是吗？”“恐怕要出去，但不会很久。” ‘School doesn't start again next week, does it?’ ‘Yes, I'm afraid so, Charlie.’ “下个星期还不会开学，是吗？”“不，恐怕要开学，查利。”answer/reply in the affirmative /ˌɑːnsəʳ, rɪˌplaɪ ɪn ði əˈfɜːʳmətɪvǁˌæn-/ [verb phrase]formalwrittento say yes - use this when someone says yes in a formal or public situation, for example in a law court 【正式，书面】作出肯定的回答〔用于正式或公共场合，如法庭〕 When asked if he recognized the defendant, the witness replied in the affirmative. 当被问及是否认出被告的时候，证人作出肯定的回答。 Are men more mechanical than women? 67% of all men responding to our poll answered in the affirmative. 男性是否比女性更擅长于机械方面？对我们这次民意调查作出回应的男性中，有67%的回答是肯定的。2 when someone asks you for permission to do something 某人向你请求允许做某事yes /jes/spoken ‘Is it all right if I use this computer?’ ‘Yes, that's fine.’ “我可以用这台电脑吗？”“好的，可以。” ‘Do you have a pen I can borrow?’ ‘Yes, what color do you want?’ “你有没有笔可以借给我？”“好的，你要什么颜色？” I asked her if I could come too, and she said yes. 我问她我是否也可以来，她说可以。ok/okay /əʊˈkeɪ/spokensay this when you agree to give permission but you are not completely happy about it 【口】可以，行〔用于表示同意，但并不是完全乐意〕 ‘Mum, can I borrow your car for an hour?’ ‘OK, but don't be any longer than that.’ “妈，我能借你的车用一小时吗？”“可以，但不能再长了。” Ed asked if he could stay over at Matt's house so I said okay. 埃德问是否能在马特家过夜，我说可以。sure /ʃʊəʳ/spoken informalespecially American ‘Can I call you this evening?’ ‘Sure. I'll be home about seven thirty.’ “今晚我可以打电话给你吗？”“当然可以，我7点半左右在家。” ‘Do you have a photo of the baby I can see?’ ‘Sure,’ said Maddy, pulling out her wallet. “你有没有宝宝的照片给我看？”“有的。”马迪说着拿出钱包来。of course /əv ˈkɔːʳs/spokenuse this to say clearly and definitely that you are very willing to give your permission for something 【口】当然〔用于表示非常乐意允许某事〕 ‘Do you think I could borrow some money?’ ‘Of course. How much do you need?’ “我可以问你借点钱吗？”“当然可以，你要多少?”of course you can/we will etc ‘Will we be able to go to Disney World?’ ‘Of course we will, that's why we're here.’ “我们能去迪斯尼世界吗？”“当然去啊，这就是我们来这里的原因呀。”certainly /ˈsɜːʳtnli/spokensay this especially when you are being polite to someone in a formal situation 【口】当然；行〔尤用于正式场合中礼貌的回答〕 ‘Can I change the date of my return flight to London?’ ‘Certainly, which date would you prefer?’ “我能更改伦敦回程航班的日期吗？”“当然，你要哪一天呢？” ‘I'd like to use the hotel sauna, please.’ ‘Certainly, Madam. It's down the corridor on the left.’ “我想使用酒店的桑拿浴室。”“当然可以，夫人。就在走廊那头靠左边的地方。go ahead /ˌgəʊ əˈhed/spokensay this when someone asks your permission to use something that belongs to you, or asks to do something that affects you in some way 【口】干吧〔用于某人要求使用你的东西或做对你有影响的事〕 ‘Is it OK if I smoke?’ ‘Sure, go ahead.’ “我能抽烟吗？”“当然，抽吧。” ‘Do you mind if I use your phone?’ ‘Not at all - go ahead.’ “我用一下你的电话好吗？”“当然可以，用吧。”by all means /baɪ ˌɔːl ˈmiːnz/spokenformalsay this to show that you are very willing to give permission 【口，正式】当然可以 ‘Do you think I could stay at your house for a few days?’ ‘By all means, but you may have to sleep on the floor.’ “我能在你家住几天吗？”“当然可以，但你可能得睡在地板上了。”no problem /ˌnəʊ ˈprɒbləmǁ-ˈprɑːb-/spokensay this to show that you are very willing to give permission, and it is not at all inconvenient for you 【口】没问题〔表示非常愿意允许某事，而该事没对你造成不便〕 ‘Would it be all right if I leave work a bit early tomorrow? I've got a dentist's appointment.’ ‘No problem - thanks for letting me know.’ “我明天早点下班行吗？我约了牙科医生。”“没问题—谢谢你让我知道。”3 when someone asks or tells you to do something 某人请求或叫你做某事yes /jes/spoken ‘Will you type this letter for me, please.’ ‘Yes, but I'll have to finish this first.’ “请你帮我把这封信打出来。”“好的，但我得先把这份打完。” ‘Clean the pans and scrub the floor, I want this place spotless.’ ‘Yes, sir,’ he replied. “洗盘子，擦地板，我要这地方一尘不染。”“是，先生，”他答道。ok/okay /əʊˈkeɪ/spokensay this when you agree to do something but you are not completely happy about it 【口】好吧〔用于表示同意做某事，但并不完全乐意〕 ‘Could you pick me up at about 12 o'clock?’ ‘Okay, if you're sure it won't be any later than that.’ “你能不能12点左右来接我？”“好吧，要是你确定不会再迟的话。” ‘Go and wake Ted up, will you?’ ‘OK, but he isn't going to be too pleased.’ “去把特德叫醒，好吗？”“好吧，但是他会不高兴的。”all right/alright /ˌɔːl ˈraɪt/spokensay this especially when you do not really want to do what someone is asking or telling you to do 【口】好的，好吧〔尤用于不是真的想做某人请求或吩咐你做的事〕 ‘Dad, can you help me with this maths homework?’ ‘Alright, but shouldn't you really do it by yourself?’ “爸，你能帮我做这数学作业吗？”“好的，但不是应该由你自己做吗？”all right then ‘I'd really like to see you some time this week.’ ‘Oh, all right then, how about a quick drink after work?’ “我很想这个星期什么时候跟你见面。”“噢，那么好吧，下班后喝一杯怎么样？”right /raɪt/spokenespecially Britishsay this especially when you want to show that you have understood what someone wants you to do and you are going to do it 【口，尤英】嗯，好的〔尤用于表示已经理解某人要你做的事并打算去做〕 ‘We seem to have run out of eggs, too.’ ‘Right, how many do you want?’ “我们好像也没有鸡蛋了。”“嗯，你想买多少?” ‘I'll need ten copies of this letter.’ ‘Right, I'll do it straight away.’ “这封信我要复印十份。”“好的，我马上就印。”sure /ʃʊəʳ/spoken informalespecially Americansay this when you are happy to do something which someone asks or tells you to do 【口，非正式，尤美】当然〔用于表示乐意做某人请求或吩咐你做的事〕 ‘Will you be able to help with Jimmy's birthday party?’ ‘Sure, I love kids.’ “吉米的生日聚会你能不能来帮个忙？”“当然，我喜欢孩子。” ‘Just go out to the garage, will you, and get my tools.’ ‘Sure, I'll be right back.’ “出去到车库把我的工具拿来好吗。”“当然可以，我马上就回来。”no problem /nəʊ ˈprɒbləmǁ-ˈprɑː-/spokensay this when you are very happy to do something that someone has asked you to do 【口】没问题〔表示非常乐意做某事〕 ‘Can you have the car ready for me by 5 o'clock?’ ‘No problem, sir.’ “5点之前你能不能帮我把车准备好？”“没问题，先生”。 ‘Could you get me down that box on the top shelf?’ ‘Sure, no problem at all.’ “帮我把架子顶层的那个盒子拿下来，好吗？”“当然可以，完全没问题”。