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

ETYMOLOGYmust¹

Origin: Old English moste, from motan to be allowed to, have to

COLLOCATIONS► must not

The book must not be removed from the library (=it definitely should not be done).

► if you must know

“Who was that girl?” “Well, if you must know, her name is Mabel.”

THESAURUSto be forced to do something because someone makes you do it, or because a situation makes it necessary► have to

to be forced to do something because someone makes you do it, or because a situation makes it necessary: You don’t have to answer that question. We had to put her in a nursing home.

► must

to have to do something because a person in authority or rule says it is necessary: All visitors must sign in at the office.

► be required to

formal to have to do something because there is a law or official rule that says you must: Some travelers are required to have a visa before they enter the U.S.

► be obliged to

formal to have to do something because the situation, the law, a duty, etc. makes it necessary: Her husband lost his job, and she was obliged to go back to work.

► be supposed to

to have a duty to do something, especially because of rules or because of what someone in authority has said: We’re supposed to clean up when we’re finished.

► be expected to

formal to have to do something because it is right or because it is a duty or responsibility: All staff are expected to be in the office between 9 and 5.

单词	must
释义	modal verb \| noun mustmust1 /məst; strong mʌst/ ●●● S1 W1 modal verb (negative short form mustn’t) Etymology ETYMOLOGYmust¹ Origin: Old English moste, from motan to be allowed to, have to Collocations COLLOCATIONS► must not The book must not be removed from the library (=it definitely should not be done). ► if you must know “Who was that girl?” “Well, if you must know, her name is Mabel.” Thesaurus THESAURUSto be forced to do something because someone makes you do it, or because a situation makes it necessary► have to to be forced to do something because someone makes you do it, or because a situation makes it necessary: You don’t have to answer that question. We had to put her in a nursing home. ► must to have to do something because a person in authority or rule says it is necessary: All visitors must sign in at the office. ► be required to formal to have to do something because there is a law or official rule that says you must: Some travelers are required to have a visa before they enter the U.S. ► be obliged to formal to have to do something because the situation, the law, a duty, etc. makes it necessary: Her husband lost his job, and she was obliged to go back to work. ► be supposed to to have a duty to do something, especially because of rules or because of what someone in authority has said: We’re supposed to clean up when we’re finished. ► be expected to formal to have to do something because it is right or because it is a duty or responsibility: All staff are expected to be in the office between 9 and 5. 1used to say that something is necessary because the situation forces you to do it, because of a rule or law, or because you feel that you should do it → have to: All passengers must wear seat belts. We must make every effort towards peace. Production costs must not exceed $400,000. The book must not be removed from the library (=it definitely should not be done).► see thesaurus at have to2used in order to say that something is very likely to be true or have happened: Elsa must be furious with her. This stereo must have cost a lot of money. He must not want the job, or he’d be here. Cox must have forgotten all about our appointment.3spoken formal used to suggest that someone do something, especially because you think he or she will enjoy it very much or you think it is a very good idea: You must come and visit us in Houston.4I must say/admit/confess (that) spoken used to emphasize that the statement you are making is an honest one: I must admit I don’t really like his music.5it must be remembered/noted (that) written used to emphasize a particular piece of information: It must be remembered that there were no computers at that time.6I must do something used when you want to do something and hope to do it soon: I must stop by sometime and thank her for all her help.7if you must (do something) used to tell someone that he or she is allowed to do something, but that you do not approve or agree with it: All right, come with us, if you must. “Who was that girl?” “Well, if you must know, her name is Mabel.” [Origin: Old English moste, from motan to be allowed to, have to] modal verb \| noun mustmust2 /mʌst/ noun Etymology ETYMOLOGYmust² Origin: 1800-1900 ➔ MUST¹ 1[countable usually singular] something that you must do or must have: Goggles are a must for skiing while it’s snowing.2[uncountable] technical the liquid made by crushing grapes from which wine is made
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