supposes; supposed; supposing
supposes; supposed; supposing
Learner's definition of SUPPOSE
[+ object]
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: to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen假设；假定；设想 -
Suppose a fire broke out. How would we escape?假设火灾发生，我们该如何逃生？
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Just suppose for a moment that you agreed with me.就设想一下你同意我的意见。
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Supposing he refuses to help, what do we do then?假定他拒绝帮忙，我们该怎么办？
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a : to believe (something) to be true料想；推断 b : to believe (something) to be possible认为（某事）有可能 —
usually used following the pronoun I通常用于人称代词I后 -
I suppose [=(chiefly US) I guess] you're right.我想你是对的。
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I suppose that could happen, but it's not likely.我认为那种事情可能发生，但可能性不太大。
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You could say, I suppose, that he was not ready for marriage.我想，你可能会说他还没做好结婚准备。
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“Do you suppose it's true?” “Yes, I suppose it is.”“你认为那是真的吗？”“是的，我想是真的。”
◊ In responding to a question, the phrase I suppose (so) is used as a way of agreeing or saying “yes” when you are not certain or not very excited or interested.应该是吧（用于回答问题表示同意，但并不肯定或在意）
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“The pink one is prettier, isn't it?” “I suppose.”“粉色的更漂亮，不是吗？”“大概是的。”
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“Do you want to come along?” “I suppose so.”“你要一起来吗？”“那好吧。”
◊ The phrase I suppose not is used as an informal way of agreeing with a negative statement or of saying “no.”不，不是（非正式用法，表示否定）
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used to ask a question in a polite way用于礼貌地提问 -
Do you suppose you could help me make dinner? = I don't suppose you could help me make dinner? [=could you help me make dinner?]你能帮我做晚饭吗？
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I don't suppose you found the keys, did you? [=did you find the keys?]你是不是还没找到钥匙，是吗？
be supposed
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a : to be expected to do something应该；应当 -
They are supposed to arrive tomorrow.他们应该明天到。
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She was supposed to be here an hour ago.她一小时前就该到这儿了。
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The movie was supposed to earn a lot of money at the box office, but it didn't.这部电影的票房收入本该很多的，但结果并非如此。
b : to be intended or expected to be (something)计划；预计 c —
used to show that you are angry or offended by something用于表示生气或者被冒犯 —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
Was that supposed to be funny? I thought it was quite rude.难道这样好笑吗？我认为这样相当不礼貌。
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“Well, you've done it again.” “What's that supposed to mean?” [=what do you mean by that comment?]“你又重蹈覆辙了。”“你这话什么意思？”
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used to say what someone should do应该（做某事） —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
You are supposed to listen to your parents.你应该听父母的意见。
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I'm supposed to clean my room before I go outside.出门之前我应该打扫房间。
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What are we supposed to do [=what should/can we do] in a situation like this?在这种情况下我们该怎么办？
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Do what you're supposed to.做你该做的事。
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used to say what someone is allowed to do可以，获准（做某事） —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 3
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used to indicate what people say about someone or something人们认为；普遍觉得 —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 -
She is supposed to be the best doctor in town. [=people say that she's the best doctor in town]人们认为她是这个镇上最好的医生。
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That breed of dog is supposed to be good with kids.那种狗应该和小孩子易于相处。
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The word is supposed to be derived from Latin.这个词被认为是从拉丁语衍化而来的。