Definitions
v. Used with I or we to offer or suggest something.
要不要；好吗
v. Used with I or we to express future intentions formally.
将会；必将
v. Used in formal rules to state a requirement.
必须；应当
Example
Shall we take a short walk after dinner?
我们晚饭后去散一会儿步好吗？
Under the proposed regulations, employers shall provide appropriate safety equipment for all workers handling hazardous materials.
根据拟议规定，雇主必须为所有接触危险材料的工人提供适当的安全装备。
Collocations
- shall we
- shall I
- shall not
Usage tip
情态动词，后接动词原形；Shall we常用于提议。
FAQ
- What does shall mean?
- Used with I or we to offer or suggest something. Used with I or we to express future intentions formally. Used in formal rules to state a requirement.
- How is shall pronounced?
- UK /ʃæl/, US /ʃæl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
