| 单词 | should |
| 释义 | shouldshould /ʃəd; strong ʃʊd/ ●●● S1 W1 modal verb (negative short form shouldn’t) 1used to say what is the right or sensible thing to do, or a good thing to do SYN ought to: You really should see a doctor. Children shouldn’t play in the street. What should I do?should have done something You should have called me right away.2used to talk about what is correct, for example what the correct amount is, or what is the correct way of doing something SYN ought to: Every sentence should start with a capital letter. There should be ten tickets, but there are only nine.3used to say that you expect something to happen or be true SYN ought to: She should pass the test easily. They should be here by 8:00. There should be some milk in the refrigerator.4formal used in instructions and orders: All passengers should have their passports ready.5formal used to talk about something that may happen or may be true: What if one of us should get lost?should somebody/something do something Should you need help (=if you need help), call me.6you shouldn’t have spoken used as a friendly way of thanking someone who has given you something, and for saying that you were not expecting it7you should have seen/heard something spoken used to emphasize how funny, strange, beautiful, etc. something was that you saw or heard: You should have seen the look on her face when I told her.8I should think/hope/imagine spoken used to show a strong reaction to something, based on what you think is correct or morally right: “My new car is really nice.” “Well, I should hope so, considering how much you paid for it!” “I wasn’t going to give her any extra help.” “I should think not, after the way she treated you last time.”9who/what should... but... etc. old-fashioned or humorous used to show that you were surprised when something happened, a particular person appeared, etc.: Who should I meet but my old pal, Frank!10I should think (that) spoken formal used to say what you believe or expect to be true or correct: I should think he’d be grateful for some time off. [Origin: Old English sceolde owed, had to] → see also how should/would I know? at know1 (58) |
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