| 单词 | supposing |
| 释义 | supposing —suppose /səˈpəʊz/ aep /-ˈpoʊz/ conjunction (ALSO supposing) ► C1 used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to mean 'what would happen if': » Suppose we miss the train - what will we do then?» We'd love to come and see you on Saturday, supposing (= if) I don't have to work that day.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditionverb (THINK LIKELY) ↑Verb Endings for suppose A2 [T] to think that something is likely to be true: » [+ (that)] I couldn't get any reply when I called Dan, so I suppose (that) he's gone out.» He found it a lot more difficult to get a job than he supposed it would be.» [+ (that)] Do you suppose (that) Gillian will marry him?» It is widely supposed (that) the minister will be forced to resign.» [+ to infinitive] We all supposed him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.» Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good.Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspectingF0 [+ (that)] used in making polite requests: » I don't suppose (that) you could/I suppose you couldn't lend me £5 till tomorrow, could you?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsF0 [+ (that)] used to show that you think something is so, although you wish that it were not: » I suppose (that) all the tickets will be sold by now.Thesaurus+: ↑Guessing, supposing and suspectingF0 [+ (that)] used when you are annoyed: » I suppose (that) you're going to be late again.» I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't.Thesaurus+: ↑Talking angrilyB1 used to show unwillingness to agree: » "Can I go out tonight?" "Oh, I suppose so."» [+ (that)] I don't agree with it, but I suppose (that) it's for the best.Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Approving and approvalWord Builder:–Nouns: supposition–Adjectives: supposed–Verbs: suppose, presuppose–Adverbs: supposedly• • • Extra Examples:» Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood.» I suppose his criticism was fair comment .» I suppose I could get on with the ironing while I'm waiting.» I don't suppose there's any left-over pie going, is there?» I didn't realize that Melanie hadn't been to college - I suppose I just took it for granted.verb [T] FORMAL (NEED) ↑Verb Endings for suppose ► F0 to expect and need: » Investment of this kind supposes (= would not be possible without) an increase in the company's profits this year.→ SEE ALSO PRESUPPOSE(Cf. ↑presuppose)Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on something |
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