suppose

[sə'pəuz]

vt.假设, 假定, 认为, 想, 应该, 让(虚拟语气)
vi.推测

例句与用法:

They were supposed to be here an hour ago.

他们应该在一小时以前到达这里。

I suppose you want to borrow money from me again?

我猜你又要找我借钱了吧?

Creation supposes a creator.

有了创造者,才能有创造。

We suppose that the situation will improve.

我们认为形势会好转。

词形变化:

动词过去式: supposed | 动词过去分词: supposed | 动词现在分词: supposing | 动词第三人称单数: supposes |

详细释义:

vt.[W]

1. 猜想, 以为[Y][+(that)][O2][O8]

I suppose he is still in town.

我想他还在城里。

2. 期望; 认为必须, 认为应该[H][O2][O8]

You're not supposed to take the books out of the room.

这些书不能拿出屋去。

3. 必须以……为前提

Every effect supposes a cause.

任何事的产生都必然有其原因。

4. (用于祈使语气)让……[+(that)]

Suppose we set out at six.

我们六点动身吧。

5. 假定[+(that)][O2]

Suppose the car should break down again.

假定汽车又出毛病了。

vi.

猜想, 料想