| 单词 | must |
| 释义 | must —must STRONG /mʌst/ WEAK /məst/ /məs/ modal verb (NECESSARY) A2 used to show that it is necessary or very important that something happens in the present or future: » Meat must be cooked thoroughly.» I must get some sleep.» You mustn't show this letter to anyone else.» Luggage must not be left unattended (= it is against the rules).» FORMAL Must you leave so soon?» FORMAL "Must I sign this?" "Yes, you must."Thesaurus+: ↑Essential or necessaryF0 If you say that you must do something, you mean that you strongly intend to do something in the future: » I must phone my sister.» We must get someone to fix that wheel.» I mustn't bite my nails.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingF0 used for emphasis: » I must say, you're looking extremely well.» I must admit, I wasn't looking forward to it.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsB1 If you tell someone else that they must do something pleasant, you are emphasizing that you think it is a good idea for them to do that: » You must come and stay with us for the weekend.» We must meet for lunch soon.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiring• • • Extra Examples:» I must do some ironing tonight.» Food must be heated to a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria.» You must give the bank a written notification if you wish to close your account.» Soldiers must obey orders.» Candidates must answer two questions from each paper.Common mistake: must! Must is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'must to do something', say must do something:✗ You must to pay attention to your pronunciation.» You must pay attention to your pronunciation.modal verb (PROBABLY) ► B2 used to show that something is very likely, probable, or certain to be true: » Harry's been driving all day - he must be tired.» There's no food left - we must have eaten it all.» When you got lost in the forest you must have been very frightened.» "You must know Frank." "No, I don't."Thesaurus+: ↑Concluding and deducing• • • Extra Examples:» There must be a phone directory in the office somewhere.» There's water on the floor - we must have a leak.» Try to imagine what life must have been like for Neolithic man 10,000 years ago.» The letter must have gone astray in the post.» Why am I under arrest? There must be some mistake.noun [C] INFORMAL ► F0 something that is necessary: » If you live in the country a car is a must.Thesaurus+: ↑Important and essential things , ↑Information and messages |
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