Word · Frequency #1733
Fully loadedsupposed
应该；理应
expected or required to do something (used in be supposed to)
用于 be supposed to do sth
- 1.
doubtful or suspect
可疑的,有疑问的
- 2.
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
主要基于推测而非充分证据的
- 3.
required or under orders
被要求或奉命行事的
推测的；假定的；可疑的；靠不住的；可疑的,有疑问的；主要基于推测而非充分证据的；被要求或奉命行事的
In use
You are supposed to turn off your phone in the theater.
I was supposed to call her last night, but I forgot.
We are not supposed to enter that room.
be supposed to do sth
表示义务或预期。
You are supposed to finish your homework.
你应该完成作业。
the supposed noun
表示怀疑或否定。
The supposed expert turned out to be a fraud.
那个所谓的专家原来是个骗子。
be supposed to be adj
表示应该或被认为。
This is supposed to be a secret.
这本应是个秘密。
Connections
Collocations
- supposed expert
- 所谓的专家
- He is a supposed expert on ancient history.他是一位所谓的古代史专家。
- supposed friend
- 所谓的朋友
- She was a supposed friend who betrayed me.她是一个背叛了我的所谓朋友。
- supposed fact
- 假定的事实
- That is a supposed fact that has never been proven.这是一个从未被证实的假定事实。
- supposed benefits
- 所谓的好处
- The supposed benefits of the diet were exaggerated.这种饮食所谓的好处被夸大了。
Idioms & figurative uses
- be supposed to
- 应该；被期望You are supposed to be here at 8 o'clock.你应该8点到这儿。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
supposed由suppose加d构成，表示假定的
Context & Register
[object Object]
Grammar Note
常用于名词前表示假定的
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all share the final '-posed' and rhyme with 'supposed' (pronounced /səˈpoʊzd/). Be cautious of lookalikes like 'purpose' (/ˈpɜrpəs/), which sounds different.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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