suppose學測 L2KK [səˈpoz] | /səˈpoʊz/
假設;假定·猜想;以為·應該;理應
學測必考字,三義項常混淆
Suppose you found a wallet full of cash on the street — would you keep it or return it?
假設你在路上撿到一個裝滿現金的皮夾,你會留下還是歸還呢?
一個畫面:踩上假想踏板
先設踏板把假設當成立足的起點
順勢猜測順著假設推想可能的結果
規定站位被要求依此假設行動、照做
義項
假設情境A2verb假設;假定
Suppose it rains tomorrow; we'll need to bring umbrellas.
假設明天會下雨,我們就得帶傘。
suppose thatlet's suppose
猜測理由B1verb猜想;以為
I suppose she didn't come because she's busy with work.
我猜她沒來大概是因為忙於工作。
I supposesuppose so
規定義務A2verb應該;理應
You are supposed to finish your homework before dinner.
你應該要在晚餐前把功課寫完。
be supposed to
片語
suppose so點頭附和 →我想是這樣(附和推測)
be supposed to規定站位 →依規定應該要做某事
I suppose口頭猜測 →口語表示不太確定的猜想
suppose that假設前提 →假設某種情況成立
你會不會這樣說?
You are ___ to hand in your homework by Friday. (suppose / supposed)
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supposed
be supposed to 固定用被動式,動詞要加 -d。
'I suppose she didn't come because she's busy with work.' 這句的 suppose 最接近哪個意思?(A) 假設情境 (B) 猜想、以為 (C) 規定應該
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(B)
此句表達不確定的猜測,對應「猜想;以為」義項,而非假設情境或規定。
字族
supposed 所謂的;被認為的・supposedly 據說;按理應該