Learner's definition of SHOULD
[modal verb]
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used to say or suggest that something is the proper, reasonable, or best thing to do应该(用于建议) -
You should [=ought to] get some rest.你应该休息一下。
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They should be punished.他们应该受到处罚。
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We should leave a few minutes early to make sure we get there on time.我们应该早几分钟出发,确保按时到达。
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Maybe you should consider finding a new job.或许你该考虑找份新工作。
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I should emphasize that these numbers are only estimates.我该强调这些数字只是估计而已。
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My friends say that I should quit the team.我的朋友说我该退出这支队。
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What time should we meet? [=what is the best time for us to meet?; what time do you want to meet?]我们该何时见面?
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Patients should inform the receptionist upon their arrival.病人到达时应当知会接待员。
b —
used with have to say that something was the proper, reasonable, or best thing to do but was not done本该(与have连用) -
You should have been more careful.你本该更加细心。
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She shouldn't have spoken to him so rudely.她本不该如此粗鲁地跟他讲话。
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What should I have done?我本该怎么做?
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Should I not have gone? [=was it wrong for me to go?]我本不该离开吗?
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I should have known that he would be late. [=I didn't know that he would be late, but it would have been reasonable for me to expect it because he is often late]我本该料到他会迟到的。
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used with have to say that you wish someone had seen, heard, or experienced something真该(与have连用) 2
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used to ask for someone's opinion应该,可以(用于征求意见) 3
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used to say that something is expected or correct应当;理应 -
Everyone should [=ought to] have a copy of the handout.每个人都应当有一份讲义。
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There should be four place settings at the table, not six.桌上应该有四套餐具,而不是六套。
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“He feels very sorry about what happened.” “Well, he should!”“他对发生的事情感到非常抱歉。”“嗯,他应该的!”
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You should be ashamed of yourself, behaving so rudely to our guests!对客人如此粗鲁,你应当感到羞愧。
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They should be here by now. = They should have arrived by now. [=I expected them to be here by now]他们现在应该到这儿了。
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used when saying that you feel a specified way about someone's words or behavior竟然 -
I'm surprised that he should intentionally be so rude to you.他竟然故意对你如此无礼,这让我很意外。
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It's strange (that) you should say that.你竟然这么说,真是不可思议。
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Funny you should mention it. [=I think it's odd/strange that you mentioned it] I've been thinking the same thing.真巧你居然提到这件事。我也一直在想着它呢。
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used to emphasize what you believe, think, hope, etc.当然,真的(用于强调自己所相信或所期待的) -
I should imagine it won't take more than two hours to drive there. [=I am fairly certain that it won't take more than two hours]我可以肯定开车到那里用不了两个小时。
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I should think not. [=I really don't think so]我真的不这么认为。
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I should hope that she would apologize. [=I expect her to apologize]我当然希望她会道歉。
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“She apologized for her rude behavior.” “Well, I should hope so!”“她为自己的粗鲁行为道了歉。”“嗯,我就是希望这样。”
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used with have in negative statements as a polite way of thanking someone for doing something真不该(与have连用,用于否定句,礼貌地表达感谢) 6
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used to talk about the result or effect of something that may happen or be true如果;要是 -
Should [=if] you change your mind, please let us know.如果你改变主意,请告诉我们。
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I will feel very guilty should anything go wrong. [=if anything goes wrong]要是出了什么差错,我会感到十分内疚的。
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usually used with if通常与if连用 -
I will feel very guilty if anything should [=were to] go wrong.要是出了什么差错,我会感到十分内疚的。
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If he should call [=if he calls], tell him I'm not home.如果他来电话,就告诉他我不在家。
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If you should see them [=if you see them], say hello for me.如果你见到他们,代我问好。
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British —
used to say that you would do or feel something if something specified happened就,会(假设某事发生后说话者的做法或感受) —
only used after I or we仅用在I或we后 -
If my husband treated me like that, I should [=would] divorce him.如果我丈夫那样对我的话,我就跟他离婚。
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I should be surprised if many people go to the fair on such a rainy day.这种雨天要是有很多人去集市,我会感到很诧异。
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I should not be surprised if no one goes.要是没人去,我一点也不奇怪。
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I shouldn't [=wouldn't] be surprised at all.我一点也不吃惊。
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British —
used when giving someone advice就,会(用于提出忠告) —
only used after I or we仅用在I或we后 9
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used to say that you want to do or want to have something想(用于表示想做某事或想要某物) —
only used after I or we仅用在I或we后 -
“They really need some help.” “Well, I should be glad to help them.”“他们确实需要一些帮助。”“哦,我很乐意帮他们。
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I should like to call my lawyer.我要找我的律师。
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“Would you care for a drink?” “I should like one very much.”“要喝一杯吗?”“我很想来一杯。”
how/why should I/we know
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used to say that you do not know the answer to a question and are surprised that you were asked it我/我们怎么会知道
what/who should you see but
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used to say that you are surprised to see something or someone竟然看到