Definitions
v. Used with to for advice, duty, or the right action.
应该；应当
v. Used with to to express what is likely or expected.
应该会；按理应当
Example
You ought to take an umbrella; those clouds look dark.
你应该带把伞，那些云看起来很阴沉。
Governments ought to ensure that all children have access to quality education, regardless of family income.
政府应确保所有儿童都能接受优质教育，不受家庭收入影响。
Collocations
- ought to do
- ought not to do
- ought to have done
Synonyms
- should
Usage tip
ought是情态动词，后接to do；否定为ought not to。
FAQ
- What does ought mean?
- Used with to for advice, duty, or the right action. Used with to to express what is likely or expected.
- How is ought pronounced?
- UK /ɔːt/, US /ɔːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
