SHOULD/OUGHT TO1 when you should do something because it is your duty or is right2 when you should so something because it is sensible or healthyRELATED WORDSsee alsoMUST/DON'T HAVE TOADVISE1 when you should do something because it is your duty or is right 应该做某事，因为这是责任或这样做是正确的should /ʃʊd/ [modal verb]if youshould do something, it is your duty to do it, or it is the best thing to do because it is right, fair, or honest 应该〔指有责任做或最好做某事〕 I don't feel like working late tonight but I suppose I should. 今天我不想加班到很晚，可是我认为我应该这样做。should do something I think you should tell her the truth. 我觉得你应该把真相告诉她。！ You really should go see him while he's in the hospital. 他在住院，你真的应该去看看他。 Should we contact Joe's parents and tell them what's happened? 我们是不是应该和乔的父母联系，把所发生的事情告诉他们？should not/shouldn't do something You shouldn't talk to your father like that. 你不应该这样和你父亲说话。should have done somethingit was the right thing to do, but someone did not do it 本应该做某事 They should have given you your money back. 他们本该把钱还给你。shouldn't have done somethingit was the wrong thing to do, but someone did it 不该做某事 I'm sorry. I shouldn't have shouted at you. 对不起，我不应该对你大喊大叫的。ought to /ˈɔːt tuː/ [modal verb]use this to say that someone should do something because you think that it is right or that it is the best thing to do 应该〔指做某事是正确的或最好做某事〕 ‘Do you think we should tell him?’ ‘Well, we ought to really.’ “你觉得我们应该告诉他吗？”“嗯，我们真的应该告诉他。”ought to to do something You ought to go to church more often. 你应该多去教堂做礼拜。 Do you think we ought to call the police? 你说我们应该报警吗？ The Government ought to spend more on education. 政府在教育方面应该支出更多。ought not to do something I think animals have rights, and we ought not to use them for experiments. 我觉得动物也有权利，我们不应该用它们来做试验。had better (do something) /həd ˌbetəʳ (ˈduː something )/ [verb phrase]especially spokenuse this to say that you think someone should do something because it would be the correct, polite, or fair thing to do 【尤口】最好〔做某事〕 I had better phone Alan and tell him I'm going to be late. 我最好还是打个电话给艾伦，告诉他我要迟到了。 You'd better apologize to your mother for forgetting her birthday. 你忘记了你妈妈的生日，最好向她道歉。had better not do something We'd better not tell anyone about this just yet. 这事我们最好暂时不要告诉任何人。had better ‘Do you think we ought to tell Jane about the money?’ ‘Yes, I think we'd better.’ “你觉得我们应该把钱的事告诉简吗？”“是的，我觉得我们最好告诉她。”be supposed to (do something) /biː səˌpəʊzd tə (ˈduː something )/ [verb phrase]use this to say that someone should do something because there is a rule that says they should, because they have been told to do it, or because it is part of their job 应该〔做某事〕 You're supposed to knock before you come in. 你进来之前应该先敲门。 Put that cigarette out! You're not supposed to smoke in here. 把烟灭了！你不应该在这里抽烟。 What time are we supposed to meet? 我们应该什么时候见面？ I don't know why they're blaming him -- he only did what he was supposed to. 我不知道他们为什么要怪他—他只是做了他该做的事。be expected to do something /biː ɪkˌspektd tə ˈduː something/ [verb phrase]use this to say that people think someone should do something because of their position, age etc 〔因某人的地位、年龄等〕被认为应该做某事；理应做某事 In many societies women are expected to stay at home. 在许多社会里，人们认为妇女应该待在家里。 The employees are well-paid but they're also expected to work long hours. 雇员薪酬高，但是要求他们工作的时间也长。it is somebody's job (to do something) /ɪt ɪz somebodyˈs ˌdʒɒb (tə ˈduː something ǁ-ˌdʒɑːb-/spokenuse this to say that someone is responsible for doing something, because it is officially part of their job, or because they have agreed to do it 【口】〔做某事〕是某人的工作 It's my job to check that the equipment is in good working order. 检查设备是否正常运行是我的工作。 I thought we'd agreed it was Mike's job to send out all the invitations. 我以为我们都说好了，所有请柬由迈克来发。it's up to somebody (to do something) /ɪts ˌʌp tə somebody (tə ˈduː something )/spokensay this to emphasize that a particular person is responsible for doing something 【口】〔做某事〕是某人的责任 It's up to parents to teach their children the difference between right and wrong. 教孩子学会辨别是非是父母的责任。it's up to somebodya particular person is responsible for making a decision 由某人作决定 I really don't think we should have to work on Saturday but it's not up to me. 我真的认为星期六我们不应该加班，但这不是由我决定。be somebody's duty (to do something)/have a duty (to do something) /biː somebodyˈs ˌdjuːti (tə ˈduː something ), hæv ə ˌdjuːti tə ˈduː something ǁ-ˌduːti-/ [verb phrase not in progressive]use this to say that someone should do something because it is their legal or moral duty 〔做某事〕是某人的义务/有义务〔做某事〕 It is the judge's duty to give a fair summary of both sides of the case. 法官有义务给控辩双方的案情陈述作一个公正的总结。 The government has a duty to provide education for every child. 政府有义务给每一位儿童提供接受教育的机会。2 when you should so something because it is sensible or healthy 应该做某事，因为这样做是合理的或有益健康的should /ʃʊd/ [modal verb]if youshould do something, it is the best thing to do because it is good for you or it will help you -- use this especially in suggestions or to give advice 应该〔尤用于建议或忠告〕 ‘Do you think I should talk to a doctor about the pain in my back?’ ‘Yes, you should.’ “我背痛，你觉得我应该问问医生吗？”“你应该问问。”should do something Everyone keeps telling me I should give up smoking. 每个人都在劝我戒烟。 Should I wear the red dress or the black one? 我应该穿红色的礼服还是黑色的礼服?should not/shouldn't do something They shouldn't worry so much. Everything will be all right. 他们不必这么担心，一切都会好的。should have done somethingit was the best thing to do, but someone did not do it 应该做某事 I should have started saving for my retirement when I was younger. 我本应该早一些开始存钱以备退休之用。shouldn't have done somethingit was not a sensible thing to do but someone did it 不该做某事 We shouldn't have bought such a big car. 我们不应该买这么大的汽车。ought to (do something) /ˌɔːt tə (ˈduː something )/ [verb phrase]use this to say that you think someone should do something because it is good for them or will help them 应该〔做某事〕 The doctor told Dan he ought to exercise more. 医生叫丹要多加锻炼。 You ought to ask Eric. I'm sure he'd be happy to help. 你应该问问埃里克，他一定乐意帮忙。had better (do something) /həd ˌbetəʳ (ˈduː something )/ [verb phrase not in progressive]especially spokenuse this to say that you think someone should do something because it is sensible or it will help them avoid problems 【尤口】最好〔做某事〕 You'd better be careful with that knife. 那把刀你用的时候最好当心。 It was starting to snow and we thought we had better go home. 天开始下雪了，我们就想，还是回家吧。it's/that's a good idea /ɪts, ðæts ə ˌgʊd aɪˈdɪə/spokensay this to emphasize that you think an idea or suggestion will help someone or prevent problems 【口】那是个好主意 ‘I'll check the oil before we set off.’ ‘Yes, that's a good idea.’ “我们出发前，我会检查一下油量。”“对，好主意。”it's/that's a good idea to do something It's a good idea to photocopy your passport in case it gets stolen. 把护照复印一份是个好办法，以防万一被人偷了。it's worth /ɪts ˈwɜːʳθ/especially spokenuse this to say that someone should spend the time, money, or effort needed to do something, because they will gain something useful from it 【尤口】是值得的it's worth doing It's worth comparing a range of models before deciding which one to buy. 比较一下各种型号，然后再决定买哪一种，这是值得的。it's worth the time/effort etc It's worth all the hard work and preparation to make the show a real success. 要把节自做得很成功，所有的辛苦和准备工作都是值得的。it's worth it Get the car thoroughly checked by a professional. It may cost a bit of money but it's worth it, believe me. 把汽车交给专业人员彻底检查，虽然要花点钱，但是值得，相信我没错。it's well worth it/doing something etc The movie was a little difficult to follow at first but it's well worth seeing. 这部电影开头的部分有点看不懂，但还是值得一看。advisable /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/ [adjective not before noun]formalif something isadvisable, someone should do it or use it in order to avoid problems and succeed in what they are trying to do 【正式】明智的；可取的 Use of the drug is not considered advisable when driving or using machinery. 开车或操作机器时不宜服用此药。it is advisable to do something It is advisable to take some warm clothing with you, as the weather can change quite suddenly. 建议带些保暖的衣服，因为天气变化很突然。advisability /ədˌvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti, ədˌvaɪzəˈbɪləti/ [uncountable noun] She wondered about the advisability of exercising whether or not it was advisable during pregnancy. 她怀疑在怀孕期间锻炼身体是否适宜。