| 单词 | should |
| 释义 | should —should STRONG /ʃʊd/ WEAK /ʃəd/ modal verb (DUTY) ► A2 used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do: » If you're annoyed with him, you should tell him.» You should change trains at Peterborough if you're going to Newcastle.» "Should I apologize to him?" "Yes, I think you should."» You should be ashamed of yourselves.» This computer isn't working as it should.» There should be an investigation into the cause of the disaster.» He said that I should see a doctor.» I should have written to her but I haven't had time.» It's very kind of you, but you really shouldn't have bothered.» Where should (= do you suggest that) we meet tonight?» It's rather cold in here. Should I (= do you want me to) turn the heating on?Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility• • • Extra Examples:» You should always check your oil, water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.» I think I should have given check at move 23 instead of trying to find a safer square for the rook.» Who should I make out this cheque to ?» Under no circumstances should you approach the man.» A long wool coat is a classic no wardrobe should be without.Common mistake: should! Should is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'should to do something', say should do something:✗ We should to spend the rest of our budget on books.» We should spend the rest of our budget on books.modal verb (POSSIBILITY) F0 FORMAL used when referring to a possible event in the future: » If anyone should ask for me, I'll be in the manager's office.» Should you (= if you) ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableF0 used after 'that' and adjectives or nouns that show an opinion or feeling: » It's odd that she should think I would want to see her again.» It's so unfair that she should have died so young.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewF0 used after 'that' to suggest that a situation possibly exists or might come into existence: » We agree that the money should be paid tomorrow.F0 FORMAL used after 'so that' and 'in order that' to show purpose: » He took his umbrella so that he shouldn't get wet.Thesaurus+: ↑Goals and purposesF0 FORMAL used after 'for fear that', 'in case' and 'lest': » He took his umbrella in case it should rain.• • • Extra Examples:» Should you need it, there's more food in the fridge.» It's strange that he should have confided in her.» We agreed that we should meet the next week.» Should the money not be forthcoming, we will have to go to court.» I agreed that he should continue to see the children.modal verb (PROBABLE) ► B1 used to show when something is likely or expected: » My dry cleaning should be ready this afternoon.» You should find this guidebook helpful.» I wonder what's happened to Annie. She should be (= it was expected that she would be) here by now.» "Could you have the report ready by Friday?" "Yes, I should think so (= it is likely that it will be ready)."» This should be good (= this is likely to be interesting or amusing).Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» The building work should be finished by Christmas.» We should get around 50 people at the event.» I think it should stay sunny all afternoon.» According to his teacher, he should pass the exam.» The football match should be really tense.modal verb (REASON) ► B2 used after 'why' when giving or asking the reason for something: » Why should anyone want to eat something so horrible?» Why shouldn't she buy it if she can afford it?Thesaurus+: ↑Motives and reasons• • • Extra Examples:» Why should I do all the tidying up?» Why should the boys get more to eat than the girls?» Why should Maurice care if the shop closes down?» I don't see why he should get more money than me.» Why should they have to travel second class?modal verb (SURPRISE) ► F0 used to express surprise in sentences that are in the form of questions: » I was just getting off the bus when who should I see but my old school friend Pat!Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions of surprisemodal verb MAINLY UK FORMAL (WOULD) ► F0 used instead of 'would' when the subject is 'I' or 'we': » I should like a whisky before I go to bed.» I shouldn't expect you to pay, of course.• • • Extra Examples:» I think I should like to go to bed now.» I shouldn't want to be paid for the work.» I should like to speak with Mr Lansley.modal verb UK (ADVISE) ► F0 used after 'I' when giving advice: » I shouldn't worry about it if I were you.» I shouldn't (= I advise you not to) let it worry you.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving advice |
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