Meaning
例如，在日常对话中，你可能会听到：“Make sure you lock the door before you leave.” 这句话的意思是“离开前请确保你锁好了门”。在这种情况下，使用“Make sure you”是为了提醒对方锁门的重要性，以避免安全隐患。
这个短语可以用于各种场合，例如工作中提醒同事：“Make sure you send the report by Friday.” 意思是“请确保在星期五之前发送报告”，以确保工作按时完成。
总结而言，“Make sure you” 是一个用来强调确认或检查某事的常用表达，帮助确保重要事项不被遗漏。Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
一定要去看医生。
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
天哪，我今天应该去诊所看看。
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
请务必来加油。
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
你可以用我的卡来加油。
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
我需要把彩色衣物和白色衣物分开吗？
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
白色、浅色、深色和毛巾。
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
我首先应该做什么？
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
你能帮忙洗碗并确保之后摆好餐桌吗？
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
也许你可以拿酒并确保摆好餐桌？
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
如果还有其他需要我帮忙的，请告诉我。
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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