past tense should /ˈʃʊd/ /ʃəd/ present tense for both singular and plural shall negative shall not or shan't /ˈʃænt/ Brit /ˈʃɑːnt/ past tense should /ˈʃʊd/ /ʃəd/ present tense for both singular and plural shall negative shall not or shan't /ˈʃænt/ Brit /ˈʃɑːnt/ Learner's definition of SHALL
[modal verb] formal
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used to say that something is expected to happen in the future将要;将会 -
We shall [=will] arrive tomorrow evening.我们将于明晚到达。
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I shall not mention it again. = I shan't mention it again.我不会再提这事了。
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Perhaps it will happen. We shall see.这或许会发生,我们拭目以待。
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used to ask for someone's opinion好吗,行不行(用于征求意见) -
“Shall [=should] I call a taxi?” “Please do.”“我叫辆出租车好吗?”“好的,叫吧。”
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When shall we leave? [=when do you think we should leave?]我们什么时候离开啊?
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Shall we dance? [=would you like to dance?]我们跳个舞吧?
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Let's dance, shall we?我们一起跳个舞,好吗?
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used to give a command or to say that you will or will not allow something to happen必须,一定(用于下达命令、允许某事发生或禁止某事发生) 4
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used in laws or rules to say that something is required应,必须(用于法律、规则) -
It shall be unlawful to carry firearms.携带枪械系违法行为。
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The jury alone shall decide the verdict.陪审团必须独立进行裁决。
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There shall be no talking during the test.考试过程中不允许交谈。
— see also shalt