make sure意为“确保”。make sure that...意思是说:“让that 从句里面说的事情做到万无一失。”make 是“使令性”动词,意思是“使、让”;sure 是形容词,意为“可靠的;稳当的;稳妥的;有把握的,万无一失的”。
make sure的用法
1、接that 从句及其从句的时态。
make sure 如果是现在时,或者祈使句形式(原形),that从句的时态应该使用现在时间范畴的时态,如:一般现在时,现在进行时,一般将来时等。
例句:
They want to make sure the newcomers don't get a look-in.
他们不想让新人有露脸的机会。
Make sure the draining board, sink and plug hole are regularly disinfected.
滴水板、水槽和塞孔一定要定期消毒。
Make sure that your meal won't be smothered with white sauce.
千万不要把自己的饭菜上都涂满白汁沙司。
2、make sure 除了接从句外,还可以接不定式,但不能接动名词。
例句:
Make sure to give positive feedback when they show signs of improvement.
确保一旦他们有改进时,你都能给予积极的回应。
If you saw a traffic accident, make sure to mark down the licence of the car.
如果你看到交通事故, 务必记下汽车的牌照号码。
You are a manager now. Make sure to treat your underlings well.
你现在是个经理了。一定要好好待自己的属下。
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