of course

• 1. 

  ADV 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. 当然 [口语] [ADV with cl]

  例：

  Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition.

  当然该展览会上有很多其他有趣的东西。

  例：

  "I have read about you in the newspapers of course," Charlie said.

  “我当然在各报纸读过关于你的报道，”查理说。

• 2. 

  CONVENTION You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. 当然可以 [口语]

  例：

  "Can I just say something about the game on Saturday?"—"Yes, of course you can."

  “我可以就说说关于星期六的那场比赛吗？”—“可以，当然可以。”

• 3. 

  ADV You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. 当然 (用于强调) [口语]

  例：

  "I guess you're right."—"Of course I'm right!"

  “我想你是对的。”—“当然我是对的。”

  例：

  Of course I'm not afraid!

  当然我不怕！

• 4. 

  CONVENTION Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. 当然 (不) [口语]

  例：

  "You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?"—"No, of course not."

  “你没有真正认真地考虑这件事，对吧？”—“没有，当然没有。”