当然

当然 [dāng rán]

1. ■ （应当这样） as it should be; only natural:

理所当然。 That's just as it should be.; That's only natural.

2. ■ （合情合理） without doubt; certainly; of course; be sure:

你当然可以用我的字典了。 You can certainly use my dictionary.

同志有困难当然要帮助。 It goes without saying that we should help a comrade in difficulty.

3. ■ （理所应当的） natural:

当然同盟军 natural ally

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常用词组

1. ■ 当然继承 {律} natural succession;

2. ■ 当然继承人 {律} heir apparent; natural heir