英语词汇“must”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

must

(məst , STRONG mʌst )

Word forms: musts pronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (mʌst ).Must is a modal verb. It is followed by the base form of a verb.

1. modal verb A2

You use must to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something to happen. You use must not or mustn't to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something not to happen.

What you wear should be stylish and clean, and must definitely fit well.

You are going to have to take a certain amount of criticism, but you must cope with it.

The doctor must not allow the patient to be put at risk.

The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks.

We must not forget your birthday.

2. modal verb A2

You use must to indicate that it is necessary for something to happen, usually because of a rule or law.

Candidates must satisfy the general conditions for admission.

Mr Allen must pay Mr Farnham's legal costs.

Equipment must be supervised if children are in the house.

Synonyms: ought to, have to, should, need to

3. modal verb B2

You use must, or must have with a past participle, to indicate that you are fairly sure that something is the case.

At 29, Russell must be one of the youngest-ever Wembley referees.

I'm sure he must feel he has lost a close family friend, because I know I do.

I must have been a bore.

4. modal verb B2

You use must, or must have with a past participle, to indicate that you believe that something is the case, because of the available evidence.

'You must be Emma,' said the visitor.

Miss Holloway had a weak heart. She must have had a heart attack.

His only explanation was that he must have brought them home in order to continue his work.

5. modal verb B2

If you say that one thing must have happened in order for something else to happen, you mean that it is necessary for the first thing to have happened before the second thing can happen.

In order to take that job, you must have left another job.

To explain that thickness, it must have had a mass of 500 billion tons.

6. modal verb

You use must to express your intention to do something.

I must be getting back.

Listen. I must ask you something.

I must phone my parents.

I must speak to Tania at once.

He told the Prime Minister that he felt he must now leave.

7. modal verb B1

You use must to make suggestions or invitations very forcefully.

You must see a doctor, Frederick.

You must see the painting Paul has given me as a wedding present.

You must come to lunch with us.

You must visit me. Come to dinner.

8. modal verb B2

You use must in remarks and comments where you are expressing sympathy.

This must be a very difficult job for you.

You must be very worried by now.

Now sit down and make yourself comfortable. You must be very tired.

9. modal verb

You use must in conversation in expressions such as 'I must say' and 'I must admit' in order to emphasize a point that you are making. [emphasis]

This came as a surprise, I must say.

I must admit I was slightly disappointed when I saw the letter.

They were very polite, I must confess.

10. modal verb

You use must in expressions such as 'it must be noted' and 'it must be remembered' in order to draw the reader's or listener's attention to what you are about to say.

It must be noted, however, that not all British and American officers carried out orders.

It must be stated that this illness is one of the most complex conditions known to man.

11. modal verb

You use must in questions to express your anger or irritation about something that someone has done, usually because you do not understand their behaviour. [feelings]

Why must you do everything as if you have to win?

Why must she interrupt?

Must you always run when the pressure gets too much?

12. modal verb

You use must in exclamations to express surprise or shock. [emphasis]

'Go! Please go.'—'You must be joking!'

I really must be quite mad!

You must have gone out of your mind!

13. countable noun

If you refer to something as a must, you mean that it is absolutely necessary. [informal]

The new 37th issue of National Savings Certificates is a must for any taxpayer.

A must is a visit to the fascinating and world-renowned Motor Museum.

Synonyms: necessity, essential, requirement, duty

14. if you must phrase

You say 'if you must' when you know that you cannot stop someone doing something that you think is wrong or stupid.

If you must be in the sunlight, use the strongest filter cream you can get.

'Could I have a word?'—'Oh dear, if you must.'

If you must have cola, go for the diet version.

15. if you must know phrase

You say 'if you must know' when you tell someone something that you did not want them to know and you want to suggest that you think they were wrong to ask you about it.

I was on a date, if you must know.

'You told him you'd been there that night.'—'If you must know, yes.'

must-

(mʌst- )

combining form

Must- is added to verbs such as 'see', 'have', or ' read' to form adjectives and nouns which describe things that you think people should see, have, or read. For example, a must-have is something which you think people should get, and a must-win game is one which a team needs to win. [journalism, informal]

...a list of must-see movies.

The Tugboat Saloon and Eatery is a must-visit.

Idioms:

the mountain must go to Mohammed

said to mean that if someone you want to see does not come to you, then you must go to them

The mountain must go to Mohammed; we'll send a man tomorrow.

Translations:

Chinese: 必须

Japanese: ･･･しなければならない

单词	must
释义	must (məst , STRONG mʌst ) Word forms: musts pronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (mʌst ).Must is a modal verb. It is followed by the base form of a verb. 1. modal verb A2 You use must to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something to happen. You use must not or mustn't to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something not to happen. What you wear should be stylish and clean, and must definitely fit well. You are going to have to take a certain amount of criticism, but you must cope with it. The doctor must not allow the patient to be put at risk. The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks. We must not forget your birthday. 2. modal verb A2 You use must to indicate that it is necessary for something to happen, usually because of a rule or law. Candidates must satisfy the general conditions for admission. Mr Allen must pay Mr Farnham's legal costs. Equipment must be supervised if children are in the house. Synonyms: ought to, have to, should, need to 3. modal verb B2 You use must, or must have with a past participle, to indicate that you are fairly sure that something is the case. At 29, Russell must be one of the youngest-ever Wembley referees. I'm sure he must feel he has lost a close family friend, because I know I do. I must have been a bore. 4. modal verb B2 You use must, or must have with a past participle, to indicate that you believe that something is the case, because of the available evidence. 'You must be Emma,' said the visitor. Miss Holloway had a weak heart. She must have had a heart attack. His only explanation was that he must have brought them home in order to continue his work. 5. modal verb B2 If you say that one thing must have happened in order for something else to happen, you mean that it is necessary for the first thing to have happened before the second thing can happen. In order to take that job, you must have left another job. To explain that thickness, it must have had a mass of 500 billion tons. 6. modal verb You use must to express your intention to do something. I must be getting back. Listen. I must ask you something. I must phone my parents. I must speak to Tania at once. He told the Prime Minister that he felt he must now leave. 7. modal verb B1 You use must to make suggestions or invitations very forcefully. You must see a doctor, Frederick. You must see the painting Paul has given me as a wedding present. You must come to lunch with us. You must visit me. Come to dinner. 8. modal verb B2 You use must in remarks and comments where you are expressing sympathy. This must be a very difficult job for you. You must be very worried by now. Now sit down and make yourself comfortable. You must be very tired. 9. modal verb You use must in conversation in expressions such as 'I must say' and 'I must admit' in order to emphasize a point that you are making. [emphasis] This came as a surprise, I must say. I must admit I was slightly disappointed when I saw the letter. They were very polite, I must confess. 10. modal verb You use must in expressions such as 'it must be noted' and 'it must be remembered' in order to draw the reader's or listener's attention to what you are about to say. It must be noted, however, that not all British and American officers carried out orders. It must be stated that this illness is one of the most complex conditions known to man. 11. modal verb You use must in questions to express your anger or irritation about something that someone has done, usually because you do not understand their behaviour. [feelings] Why must you do everything as if you have to win? Why must she interrupt? Must you always run when the pressure gets too much? 12. modal verb You use must in exclamations to express surprise or shock. [emphasis] 'Go! Please go.'—'You must be joking!' I really must be quite mad! You must have gone out of your mind! 13. countable noun If you refer to something as a must, you mean that it is absolutely necessary. [informal] The new 37th issue of National Savings Certificates is a must for any taxpayer. A must is a visit to the fascinating and world-renowned Motor Museum. Synonyms: necessity, essential, requirement, duty 14. if you must phrase You say 'if you must' when you know that you cannot stop someone doing something that you think is wrong or stupid. If you must be in the sunlight, use the strongest filter cream you can get. 'Could I have a word?'—'Oh dear, if you must.' If you must have cola, go for the diet version. 15. if you must know phrase You say 'if you must know' when you tell someone something that you did not want them to know and you want to suggest that you think they were wrong to ask you about it. I was on a date, if you must know. 'You told him you'd been there that night.'—'If you must know, yes.' must- (mʌst- ) combining form Must- is added to verbs such as 'see', 'have', or ' read' to form adjectives and nouns which describe things that you think people should see, have, or read. For example, a must-have is something which you think people should get, and a must-win game is one which a team needs to win. [journalism, informal] ...a list of must-see movies. The Tugboat Saloon and Eatery is a must-visit. Idioms: the mountain must go to Mohammed said to mean that if someone you want to see does not come to you, then you must go to them The mountain must go to Mohammed; we'll send a man tomorrow. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 必须 Japanese: ･･･しなければならない
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