suppose
柯林斯词典
1. V-T You can use suppose or supposing before mentioning a possible situation or action. You usually then go on to consider the effects that this situation or action might have. 假设
Suppose someone gave you an egg and asked you to describe exactly what was inside. 假设某人给你一个蛋并要你准确描述里面的东西。
2. V-T If you suppose that something is true, you believe that it is probably true, because of other things that you know. (根据所知) 料想
The policy is perfectly clear and I see no reason to suppose that it isn't working. 这项政策非常明了,我看不出有何理由认为它行不通。
I knew very well that the problem was more complex than he supposed. 我很清楚这个问题比他料想的更复杂。
3. PHRASE You can say "I suppose" when you want to express slight uncertainty. 我想 (表示不太确定)[口语]
I suppose I'd better do some homework. 我想我最好做点家庭作业。
"Is that the right way up?"—"Yeah. I suppose so."
“那是上去的路吗?”— “是的。我想是。”
4. PHRASE You can say "I suppose" or "I don't suppose" before describing someone's probable thoughts or attitude, when you are impatient or slightly angry with them. 我想 (表示不耐烦或有点生气)[口语]
I suppose you think you're funny. 我想你认为自己很有趣。
5. PHRASE You can say "I don't suppose" as a way of introducing a polite request. 不知 (表示一种礼貌的请求)[口语]
I don't suppose you could tell me where James Street is, could you?
不知你能不能告诉我詹姆士街在哪儿?
6. PHRASE You can use "do you suppose" to introduce a question when you want someone to give their opinion about something, although you know that they are unlikely to have any more knowledge or information about it than you. 你认为 (用于引出他人观点)[口语]
Do you suppose he was telling the truth?
你认为他在说真话吗?
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suppose /səˈpəʊz/ (supposing,supposed,supposes)
剑桥词典
- Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood .
- I suppose his criticism was fair comment .
- I suppose I could get on with the ironing while I'm waiting .
- I don't suppose there's any left-over pie going, is there?
- I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted .
suppose verb (THINK LIKELY)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to think that something is likely to be true
认为可能,料想,猜想
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] Dan didn't answer his phone , so I suppose (that) he's busy . 丹没有接我的电话,所以我想他应该很忙。
He found it a lot more difficult to get a job than he supposed it would be. 他发现找工作比他想象的要难多了。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] Do you suppose (that) Gillian will marry him? 你认为吉莉恩会嫁给他吗?
It is widely supposed (that) the CEO will be forced to resign . 很多人都猜测总裁会被迫辞职。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] We all supposed him to be German , but in fact he was Swiss . 我们都以为他是德国人,可事实上他是瑞士人。
Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good. 很多人都认为她的新书写得非常好。
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used to show that you think something is true , although you wish that it were not
(用于表示与愿望相反的估计)猜,推测
I suppose (that) all the tickets will be sold by now. 我想现在所有的票恐怕都已经卖完了。
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used when you are annoyed
(用于表示气恼)
I suppose (that) you're going to be late again. 我看你又要迟到了。
I suppose (that) you think that's funny . Well, I certainly don't. 我想你会认为这很有趣。但我一点儿也不这么认为。
used to show unwillingness to agree
(用于表示不愿同意)
"Can I go out tonight ?" "Oh, I suppose so." “我今晚能出去吗?”“哦,行吧。”
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] I don't agree with it, but I suppose (that) it's for the best . 我对此并不赞同,但我想这也是最好的办法了。
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used in making polite requests
(用于礼貌地提出请求)
I don't suppose (that) you could lend me £5 till tomorrow ? 您能借给我5英镑,我明天还给您吗?
例句
suppose verb (NEED)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ] formalto expect and need
预期,需要,以…为条件
Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year . 公司今年的利润要有增长才能进行这样的投资。
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