ought

🇬🇧 UK/ɒ:t/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

v.

Used to express duty, obligation, or strong likelihood.

应该;应当;大概

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
oughtother
=ought

Common Collocations

  • 1.ought to应该
  • 2.you ought你应该

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    You ought to apologize for your rude behavior toward your friend.

  • 2.

    The weather ought to improve tomorrow according to the forecast.

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