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●be supposed to do/be sth🔑 to be expected or required to do/be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc. （按规定、习惯、安排等）应当，应，该，须◆You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. 按说应当买票，不过买的人不多。◆I thought we were supposed to be paid today. 我以为我们今天会领到薪水呢。◆The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. 发动机听起来不对劲。◆You were supposed to be here an hour ago! 你本该在一小时以前就到这儿！◆How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? 我哪知道你在等我？◆'Yes and no.' ' What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) “是但又不是。” “这算什么意思呢？”Asking about obligation 咨询相关义务 When you are unsure about what is expected of you in a situation, you can ask about obligations. 不确定在某种情境下该做什么时可以询问应履行的义务： - ◆What time do we have to be home? 我们必须在什么时候回到家？
- ◆ Are we supposed to show our ID cards? 我们需要出示身份证吗？
- ◆ Is it necessary to apply for a visa? 有必要申请签证吗？
- ◆ Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here? 在这里骑自行车有没有法律规定要戴头盔？
🔑 to be generally believed or expected to be/do sth 一般认为；人们普遍觉得会◆I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. 这部电影我没看过，不过人们普遍认为很不错。See also suppose |