Suppose 設想

Can you tell me how to use the word 'suppose' as I often hear people use it?

Tony

What is the meaning of the word suppose? 楊莉通過大量例句和翻譯來解釋 suppose

的多種詞義和用法。

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This programme illustrates the various ways in which you can use this word with different dialogues and examples.

以下是 suppose 的三個基本用法：

1. To think, believe or assume that something is true or probable. 設想，推測。 For example, what makes you suppose that I am against it?

2. To pretend that something is true 表示虛擬設想。For example, suppose you had a million pounds what would you do with it?

3. Be supposed to do something. 固定短語, 意思是份內職責或期待中應該做什么。Look at this dialogue:

A: Did you hear that Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize?

B: What for?

A: For strengthening diplomacy.

B: Ridiculous. Isn’t that what he is supposed to do?

Listen to the examples by native speakers of English and learn to use the word appropriately.

Good luck and enjoy!

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Glossary 詞匯

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dialogue 對話

appropriately 得體地/合適地