should

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should /ˈʃʊd/ /ʃəd/ verb

should

/ˈʃʊd/ /ʃəd/

verb

Learner's definition of SHOULD

past tense of shall

[modal verb]

a — 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。
They should be punished.他们应该受到处罚。
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。
Maybe you should consider finding a new job.或许你该考虑找份新工作。
I should emphasize that these numbers are only estimates.我该强调这些数字只是估计而已。
My friends say that I should quit the team.我的朋友说我该退出这支队。
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？
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。
She shouldn't have spoken to him so rudely.她本不该如此粗鲁地跟他讲话。
What should I have done?我本该怎么做？
Should I not have gone? [=was it wrong for me to go?]我本不该离开吗？
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。

c — used with have to say that you wish someone had seen, heard, or experienced something真该（与have连用）

You should have seen her face [=I wish that you had seen her face] when she opened the present.当她打开礼物时，你真该看看她脸上的表情。
It was so funny. You should have been there.太有意思了，你当时真该在场。

— used to ask for someone's opinion应该，可以（用于征求意见）

— 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。
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。
“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！”
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。
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。

a — 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。
It's strange (that) you should say that.你竟然这么说，真是不可思议。
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。

b — 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。
I should think not. [=I really don't think so]我真的不这么认为。
I should hope that she would apologize. [=I expect her to apologize]我当然希望她会道歉。
“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。”

— 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）

You really should not have gone to all that trouble on my account—but I'm glad you did!你真不该为我那么费心——不过你这么做我很高兴。
Flowers for me? You shouldn't have.送给我的花吗？你真不该破费。

somewhat formal — 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。
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。

— 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。
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。
If you should see them [=if you see them], say hello for me.如果你见到他们，代我问好。

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。
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。
I should not be surprised if no one goes.要是没人去，我一点也不奇怪。
I shouldn't [=wouldn't] be surprised at all.我一点也不吃惊。

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

British — 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。
I should like to call my lawyer.我要找我的律师。
“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

— 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

— used to say that you are surprised to see something or someone竟然看到

I looked up and what should I see but a hummingbird hovering over my head.我抬头，竟然看到一只蜂鸟在我头上盘旋。
They were walking along when who should they see but Kim!他们当时正向前走，竟然看到了金！