be supposed to是一個(gè)固定搭配,意為“應(yīng)該;理應(yīng);被期望”,其中的be有人稱、數(shù)和時(shí)態(tài)等變化,to是動(dòng)詞不定式符號(hào),后面接動(dòng)詞原形。關(guān)于be supposed to的常見用法,我們做如下歸納:
當(dāng)句子的主語(yǔ)是指人的詞時(shí),be supposed to意為“應(yīng)該做某事;被期望做某事”,多用來表示勸告、建議、義務(wù)、責(zé)任等,相當(dāng)于should。例如:
He is supposed to get there on time.他應(yīng)該按時(shí)到那里。
In this country,people are supposed to shake hands when they meet for the first time.在這個(gè)國(guó)家,人們第一次見面時(shí)應(yīng)該握手。
Since you are the leader,you are supposed to take the lead.既然你是領(lǐng)導(dǎo),你就應(yīng)該起帶頭作用。
當(dāng)句子的主語(yǔ)是指物的詞時(shí),be supposed to意為“本該;本應(yīng)”,多用來表示某事情本應(yīng)該發(fā)生而沒有發(fā)生。例如:
The meeting was supposed to take place on Thursday,but we have to put it off.這場(chǎng)會(huì)議本應(yīng)該在星期四舉行,但是我們不得不把它推遲了。
The train was supposed to arrive at 9:30,but it was 20 minutes late.火車本應(yīng)在九點(diǎn)半到達(dá),但它晚了20分鐘。
be supposed to的否定形式是be not supposed to,相當(dāng)于should not或be not allowed to,意為“不應(yīng)該,不準(zhǔn),不得”。例如:
You are not supposed to smoke in public.It’s bad for our health.你不應(yīng)該在公共場(chǎng)所抽煙。它對(duì)我們的健康有害。
Though your mother mistakes you sometimes,you are not supposed to talk back to her.即使有時(shí)候你的媽媽誤會(huì)了你,你也不應(yīng)該頂撞她。
四、be supposed to的疑問形式
be supposed to的疑問形式是將be動(dòng)詞提到主語(yǔ)之前。例如:
Is she supposed to arrive at the airport at three in the afternoon?她應(yīng)該在下午三點(diǎn)到達(dá)機(jī)場(chǎng)嗎?
What are you supposed to do in class?在課堂上你應(yīng)該做什么?
五、be supposed to的其他含義
be supposed to還可以表示“一般認(rèn)為;據(jù)說”等含義。例如:
Her brother is supposed to be very clever.人們認(rèn)為她的哥哥非常聰明。
Let's go and see that movie.It is supposed to be very good.我們一起去看那部電影吧。據(jù)說它非常好看。
【拓展】
be supposed to have done sth.表示“本應(yīng)該做某事但沒做”。例如:
He is supposed to have arrived an hour ago.他本應(yīng)該在一個(gè)小時(shí)前就到。
You're supposed to have handed in your homework.你本該把作業(yè)交上來了。
【注意】
be supposed to是一種被動(dòng)形式,其主動(dòng)形式通常為“suppose...to be+形容詞 /名詞”,意為“認(rèn)為某人/某事……”。例如:
We suppose Linda to be an excellent nurse.我們認(rèn)為琳達(dá)是一位優(yōu)秀的護(hù)士。
1.請(qǐng)從下題的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出一個(gè)相同或相近的選項(xiàng)替換句中畫線部分。
You are supposed to bow when you meet someone from Korea. 【2016·黔東南州中考題】
A.must B.should
C.would D.can
【答案與解析】B be supposed to意為“應(yīng)該”,相當(dāng)于情態(tài)動(dòng)詞should。故選B項(xiàng)。
2.Animals are our good friends.We are supposed_______them. 【2015·崇左中考題】
A.to protect B.protect
C.protecting D.protected
【答案與解析】A be supposed to意為“應(yīng)該”,其中的to是動(dòng)詞不定式符號(hào),因此后面應(yīng)該接動(dòng)詞原形。故選A項(xiàng)。
3.—I always can't help_______TV plays with my mobile phone when I'm studying.
—It's not a good habit.You are supposed to_______it. 【2017·天水中考題】
A.watching;correcting
B.watch;correct
C.watch;correcting
D.watching;correct
【答案與解析】D can't help doing sth.意為“禁不住做某事;情不自禁地做某事”;be supposed to do sth.意為“應(yīng)該做某事”。根據(jù)句意可知,選D項(xiàng)。
Ⅰ.根據(jù)句意,從 A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選擇適當(dāng)?shù)拇鸢浮?/p>
1.—What should I do?
—You are supposed_______hands with the guests,Mark.
A.shake B.shaking
C.to shake D.shaken
2.Your grandmother misses you very much.You_______to visit her often.
A.suppose B.don't suppose
C.are supposed D.aren't supposed
Ⅱ.按要求完成下列句子,每空一詞。
3.You are supposed to help that little girl.(改為否定句)
You_____________________help that little girl.
4.Parents should let their kids know some good manners.(改為同義句)
Parents_____________________let their kids know some good manners.
5.You're supposed to bow when you meet them.(對(duì)畫線部分提問)
What___________________________________
when I meet them?
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