be sure 与make sure be sure与make sure是两个常用和常考的短语,但在具体使用中还是有些许区别的。 1.be sure意思是“确定的,毫无疑问的”,表示对某事物有明确的信心或确信。常与about搭配使用。比如: I'm sorry, but I can't be sure about that.不能保证会是这么个结果…但我会尽力做。 Be sure about the purpose of writing the feature story.确定好写特写的目的。 That is scary, and we cannot be sure about changes in the future.这是可怕的,因为我们无法确定未来会发生什么变化。 2.make sure 的意思是“确保”,指确保某事是真实的、正确的、会发生的等,以消除疑虑。常用在祈使句中。比如: Make sure the wires don't touch.一定不要让金属线搭在一起。Make sure you rinse all the soap out.一定要把皂液冲洗干净。 Make sure that you are not underinsured.确保你的保险是足额的。Make sure that you defrost it completely.确保将其彻底除霜。 Make sure the plug is wired up correctly.插头一定要接对。Make sure that good behaviour is rewarded.确保良好的行为受到嘉奖。