- 1. without doubt; certainly; of course; to be sure
- ♦ 这样做~最好。 Of course this is the best way to do it.
- ♦ 借你的笔用一下可以吗? — ~可以。 May I borrow your pen?—Certainly! (or Sure!)
- 2. natural
- ♦ ~同盟军 natural ally
- ♦ 你取得成功是~的。 It is quite natural that you should succeed.
- 3. ex officio
- ♦ ~成员 an ex officio member (of a committee, etc.)
- ♦ ~继承人 heir apparent