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ought

UK /ɔːt/US /ɔːt/

词源

源自古英语āhte,是āgan(拥有)的过去式,逐渐演变为表示义务的情态动词。

modal verb

❶ 表示道义上应该做的事,用于建议或指出正确的行为,语气比should更强。

“You ought to apologize for what you said.”

(你应该为你说的话道歉。)

“We ought to help those in need.”

(我们应该帮助那些需要帮助的人。)

❶ 表示可能性或预期,指某事很可能发生或为真。

“It ought to rain tomorrow according to the forecast.”

(根据预报,明天应该会下雨。)

“This recipe ought to be enough for four people.”

(这个食谱应该够四个人吃。)

同义词:should, must, have to

常见短语

ought to — 用于表示责任、义务或可能性,比should语气更强。

“You ought to see a doctor if the pain continues.”

(如果疼痛持续,你应该去看医生。)