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🔑 sup·poseBrE /səˈpəʊz/NAmE /səˈpoʊz/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they suppose BrE /səˈpəʊz/ NAmE /səˈpoʊz/present simple - he / she / it supposes BrE /səˈpəʊzɪz/ NAmE /səˈpoʊzɪz/past simple supposed BrE /səˈpəʊzd/ NAmE /səˈpoʊzd/past participle supposed BrE /səˈpəʊzd/ NAmE /səˈpoʊzd/ -ing form supposing BrE /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/ NAmE /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/🔑 [I, T] to think or believe that sth is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have) （根据所知）认为，推断，料想◆Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. 办签证不像你想的那么容易。◆Prices will go up, I suppose. 我觉得物价将会上涨。◆~ sb/sth to be/have sth(formal) This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. 一般认为，同时具有这样一些品质极为罕见。◆~ sb/sth (to be/have) sth | ~ sb/sth + adj. (formal) She had supposed him (to be) very rich.她原以为他很有钱。◆~ sb/sth + noun(formal) I had supposed his wife a younger woman. 我原以为他妻子要更年轻。◆~ (that)…I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). 我认为他决不会同意。◆Why do you suppose he resigned? 你凭什么推断他辞职了呢？◆There is no reason to suppose she's lying. 认为她在说谎完全没道理。◆I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger) 你好像觉得这很好笑，是不是？ HELP 'That' is nearly always left out, especially in speech. * that 一般都省去，在口语中尤其如此。🔑 [T] to pretend that sth is true; to imagine what would happen if sth were true 假定；假设；设想◆~ (that)…Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? 假定那天的航班都订满了，我们还可以在哪天走呢？◆Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. 比方说，我们假设你成家了，还有两个孩子。◆~ sth(formal) The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. 这个理论假定其他行星存在生命。◆~ sb/sth (to be/have) sth | ~ sb/sth + adj./noun(formal) Suppose him (to be) dead—what then?假设他死了，那怎么办？🔑 [I, T] used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong （婉转表达）我看，要我说，要不◆I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). 要不你坐我的车。◆'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so.' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it.) “我能借这辆车吗？” “应该可以吧。”◆~ (that)…I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?我能不能看看您的报纸？◆Suppose we take a later train? 要不我们坐晚一点的火车？ ●be supposed to do/be sth🔑 to be expected or required to do/be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc. （按规定、习惯、安排等）应当，应，该，须◆You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. 按说应当买票，不过买的人不多。◆I thought we were supposed to be paid today. 我以为我们今天会领到薪水呢。◆The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. 发动机听起来不对劲。◆You were supposed to be here an hour ago! 你本该在一小时以前就到这儿！◆How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? 我哪知道你在等我？◆'Yes and no.' ' What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) “是但又不是。” “这算什么意思呢？”Asking about obligation 咨询相关义务When you are unsure about what is expected of you in a situation, you can ask about obligations. 不确定在某种情境下该做什么时可以询问应履行的义务： - ◆What time do we have to be home? 我们必须在什么时候回到家？
- ◆ Are we supposed to show our ID cards? 我们需要出示身份证吗？
- ◆ Is it necessary to apply for a visa? 有必要申请签证吗？
- ◆ Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here? 在这里骑自行车有没有法律规定要戴头盔？
🔑 to be generally believed or expected to be/do sth 一般认为；人们普遍觉得会◆I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. 这部电影我没看过，不过人们普遍认为很不错。●not be supposed to do sth 🔑to not be allowed to do sth 不准；不应当；不得◆You're not supposed to walk on the grass. 不准践踏草地。 |