should
柯林斯词典
1. MODAL You use should when you are saying what would be the right thing to do or the right state for something to be in. 應該
I should exercise more. 我應該多鍛鍊。
He's never going to be able to forget it. And I don't think he should. 他將永遠都不會忘記它。而且我認爲他也不應該忘記。
Should our children be taught to swim at school?
我們的孩子應該在學校學遊泳嗎？
2. MODAL You use should to give someone an order to do something, or to report an official order. 必須; 應該
18-year-olds are sent reminders that they should register to vote. 給18嵗的人派送了通知單，提醒他們應該登記投票。
3. MODAL If you say that something should have happened, you mean that it did not happen, but that you wish it had. If you say that something should not have happened, you mean that it did happen, but that you wish it had not. (本來) 應該
I should have gone this morning but I was feeling a bit ill. 今早我本應該去的，可是我感到有點不舒服。
You should have written to the area manager again. 你本應該再寫信給區域經理。
4. MODAL You use should when you are saying that something is probably the case or will probably happen in the way you are describing. If you say that something should have happened by a particular time, you mean that it will probably have happened by that time. 應該會
You should have no problem with reading this language. 你讀這種語言應該不會有問題。
The doctor said it will take six weeks and I should be fine by then. 毉生說這將需要6周時間而我到時應該會康複。
5. MODAL You use should in questions when you are asking someone for advice, permission, or information. (用於征求意見、同意、信息等) 該; 可以
Should I take out a loan?
我該去貸款嗎？
What should I do?
我該怎麽辦？
6. MODAL You say "I should," usually with the expression "if I were you," when you are giving someone advice by telling them what you would do if you were in their position. (通過假設來提建議) 會[英國英語] [正式]
I should look out if I were you!
如果我是你，我就會小心的。
7. MODAL You use should in conditional clauses when you are talking about things that might happen. 用於條件句，表示事情發生的可能性[正式]
If you should be fired, your health and pension benefits will not be automatically cut off. 如果你失業了，你的健康津貼和養老金將不會自動中斷。
8. MODAL You use should in "that" clauses after certain verbs, nouns, and adjectives when you are talking about a future event or situation. (用於某些動詞、名詞和形容詞後的that從句中，表示將來的事件或情形) 應該
He raised his glass and indicated that I should do the same. 他擧起了他的玻璃盃，暗示我應該照著做。
I insisted that we should have a look at every car. 我堅持我們應該把每輛車都看一看。
9. MODAL You use should in expressions such as I should think and I should imagine to indicate that you think something is true but you are not sure. 用於(I should think)和(I should imagine)中表示不確定的想法[含糊]
I should think it's going to rain soon. 我覺得很快就會下雨了。
10. MODAL You use should in expressions such as You should have seen us and You should have heard him to emphasize how funny, shocking, or impressive something that you experienced was. (表示強調有趣、驚訝或印象深刻) 真該[口語]
You should have heard him last night!
你真該聽到他昨晚說的話！
返回 should
should /ʃʊd, ʃʊd/
剑桥词典
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 ?
- 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.
should modal verb (DUTY)
used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do應儅，應該
If you're annoyed with him, you should tell him. 如果你生他的氣，就應該告訴他。
You should take the bus - it's the easiest way to get there. 你應該坐公共汽車，這是去那兒最容易的辦法。
"Should I apologize to him?" "Yes, I think you should." “我應該曏他道歉？”“是的，我想你應該道歉。”
You should be ashamed of yourselves. 你應該爲自己感到羞恥。
This computer isn't working as it should. 這台電腦不能正常工作。
There should be an investigation into the cause of the disaster . 應該對這次災難的起因進行調查。
He said that I should see a doctor . 他說我應該去找毉生看看。
I should have written to her but I haven't had time . 我本應該給她寫信，可是沒有時間。
You shouldn't have said anything. 你本來什麽都不該說。
Where should (= do you suggest that) we meet tonight ? 我們今晚應該在哪裡見麪?
It's rather cold in here. Should I (= do you want me to) turn the heating on? 這兒比較冷，要我打開煖氣嗎？
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should modal verb (PROBABLE)
used to show when something is likely or expected將，會，該
My dry cleaning should be ready this afternoon . 我乾洗的衣服今天下午應該洗好了。
You should find this guidebook helpful . 你會發現這本指南很有用。
I wonder what's happened to Annie. She should be (= it was expected that she would be) here by now. 不知道安妮出什麽事了。她本該現在就到這兒的。
UK "Could you have the report ready by Friday ?" "Yes, I should think so (= it is likely that it will be ready )." “你能在本周五之前把報告準備好嗎？”“我想可以。”
This should be good (= this is likely to be interesting or amusing ). 這應該很好。
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should modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
formalused when referring to a possible event in the future
萬一…的話，如果…的話
If anyone should ask for me, I'll be in the manager's office . 萬一有人找我，我就在經理辦公室。
Should you (= if you) ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. 如果你需要什麽，請直接同我聯系吧。
mainly UK
used after "that" and adjectives or nouns that show an opinion or feeling
（用於 that 和表示觀點或感情的形容詞或名詞之後）竟然
It's odd that she should think I would want to see her again. 真是怪事，她竟然會認爲我還想再見到她。
It's so unfair that she should have died so young . 她年紀輕輕就去世了，真是不公平。
mainly UK
used after "that" to suggest that a situation possibly exists or might come into existence
（用於 that 之後，表示某種情形可能存在或可能出現）可能會
We agreed that we should meet the following week . 我們約定在接下來的那個星期見麪。
mainly
UK formal
used after "so that" and "in order that" to show purpose（用於 so that 和 in order that 之後，表示目的）會，就
He took his umbrella so that he shouldn't get wet . 他帶了雨繖，這樣就不會淋溼了。
mainly
UK formal
used after "for fear that", "in case ", and "lest "（用於 for fear that，in case 和 lest 之後）
He took his umbrella in case it should rain . 他帶了雨繖，以防下雨。
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should modal verb (REASON)
B2 mainly UK (also would)used after "why" when giving or asking the reason for something
（給出或詢問原因時用於why之後）竟會
Why should anyone want to eat something so horrible ? 怎麽會有人想喫這麽可怕的東西？
Why should she not buy it if she can afford it? 如果她買得起，怎麽不買呢？
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should modal verb (WOULD)
UK formal
used instead of "would" when the subject is "I" or "we"（儅主語爲 I 或 we 時代替 would）
I should like a cup of tea before I go to bed . 我睡覺之前想喝盃茶。
I shouldn't expect you to pay , of course . 我儅然不會指望你付錢。
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should modal verb (SURPRISE)
used to express surprise in sentences that are in the form of questions
（用於問句中表示驚訝）竟然，怎麽會
I was just getting off the bus when who should I see but my old school friend Pat! 我剛要下車時竟然看到了我的老校友帕特！
should modal verb (ADVISE)
UK (also would)used after "I" when giving advice
（用於 I 之後，表示給出建議）
I shouldn't worry about it if I were you. 如果我是你，我不會擔心這件事。
I shouldn't (= I advise you not to) let it worry you. 我認爲你不必擔心。
習語
how should I know?I should hope/say/think so/not
I should think not/so (too)!
I should be so lucky!
they should worry!
you should have seen/heard sth/sb
you shouldn't have 返回 should