Definitions
v. used to give advice or say what is right
应该；应当
v. used to say something is expected or likely
按理会；应该会
v. used with have to describe an unfulfilled duty or expectation
本应该
Example
You should take an umbrella because it looks cloudy.
你应该带把伞，因为天看起来阴沉沉的。
Governments should invest in affordable public transport to reduce congestion and improve urban air quality.
政府应该投资于价格实惠的公共交通，以缓解拥堵并改善城市空气质量。
Collocations
- should do something
- should have done
- should be able to
Usage tip
情态动词，后接动词原形；should have done常指本该做却未做。
FAQ
- What does should mean?
- used to give advice or say what is right used to say something is expected or likely used with have to describe an unfulfilled duty or expectation
- How is should pronounced?
- UK /ʃʊd/, US /ʃʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
