单词 | have to |
释义 | have tohave to /ˈhæftə; strong ˈhæftu/ ●●● S1 W1 (also have ˈgot to) modal verb 1to be forced to do something because someone makes you do it, or because a situation makes it necessary: You don’t have to answer that question. We had to put her in a nursing home. I hate having to get up early.THESAURUSmust – to have to do something because a person in authority or rule says it is necessary: All visitors must sign in at the office.be required to formal – to have to do something because there is a law or official rule that says you must: Some travelers are required to have a visa before they enter the U.S.be obliged to formal – to have to do something because the situation, the law, a duty, etc. makes it necessary: Her husband lost his job, and she was obliged to go back to work.be supposed to – to have a duty to do something, especially because of rules or because of what someone in authority has said: We’re supposed to clean up when we’re finished.be expected to formal – to have to do something because it is right or because it is a duty or responsibility: All staff are expected to be in the office between 9 and 5.2used when saying that it is important that something happens: There has to be an end to the violence. You’ve got to believe me! You’ll have to be nice to Aunt Lynn.3used when telling someone how to do something: First of all, you have to mix the sugar and the butter.4used when saying that you are sure that something will happen or is true: The price of houses has to go up sooner or later. Mark has to be stuck in traffic – he wouldn’t be late otherwise.SPOKEN PHRASES5used when talking about an annoying event which happens in a way that causes you problems: Of course it had to happen on a Sunday, when the veterinarian’s office is closed.6do you have to do something? used to ask someone to stop doing something that annoys you: Bobby, do you have to keep making that noise?7used to say that only one thing or person is good enough or right for someone: Wanda always has to have the best.8used to suggest that someone should do something, because it would be enjoyable or useful: You’ll have to come visit us this summer.9I have to say/admit/confess used when speaking honestly about something awkward or embarrassing: I have to say I don’t know anything about computers. → see also must1 |
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