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supposed

UK //səˈpəʊzd//US //səˈpoʊzd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'supponere'(置于下方,假设),经由古法语 'supposer' 进入英语,原意为‘假设’或‘认为’。

adjective

❶ 指被认为或假定为真实的、正确的或存在的,但可能未经证实或存在疑问。常用于表达某种假设或预期状态。

“The supposed thief turned out to be innocent.”

(那个被认为是小偷的人结果是无辜的。)

“This is the supposed location of the hidden treasure.”

(这里据说是藏宝的地点。)

❶ 指根据规定、责任或义务应该做的事情,常用于表达某种义务或预期行为。

“You're supposed to finish your homework before playing games.”

(你应该在玩游戏之前完成作业。)

“The meeting was supposed to start at 9 AM, but it got delayed.”

(会议本应在早上9点开始,但被推迟了。)

同义词:alleged, presumed, assumed, expected, required

常见短语

be supposed to — 表示根据规则、计划或责任应该做某事,常用于表达义务或预期行为。

“We are supposed to wear uniforms at school.”

(我们在学校应该穿制服。)