supposed

• 通常指被假定或认为如此，但不一定有证据；也用于表示预期或应尽的义务。

Generally assumed or believed to be the case, but not necessarily proven; also used to express expectation or obligation.

1. Assumed or believedB1formal

   Generally believed or assumed to be true, often without proof.

   假定的

   • He is the supposed expert on the subject.
   • The supposed cure turned out to be ineffective.
   • She is the supposed author of the anonymous letter.

   同义词allegedapparentassumedostensibleputativeseeming

   反义词actualconfirmedprovenrealverified

2. B1formal

   Expected or required to do something, often due to rules or obligations.

   应该

   • You are supposed to arrive on time for the meeting.
   • The students are supposed to complete the assignment by Friday.
   • He was supposed to call her back, but he forgot.

   同义词boundduty-boundexpectedobligatedobligedrequired

3. Intended or meantB2formal

   Intended or designed for a particular purpose.

   预定的

   • This tool is supposed to make the job easier.
   • The medicine is supposed to relieve pain quickly.
   • The new policy is supposed to improve efficiency.

   同义词designeddestinedintended

• 用来表达基于可能性或证据的推测，认为某事是真的，但通常没有完全的把握。

A verb used to express the act of assuming something to be true based on probability or evidence, often without certainty.

1. Assume or think likelyA2formal

   To assume something is true or likely, often without proof.

   假设

   • I suppose he will arrive on time.
   • She supposed the meeting was canceled.
   • We suppose the results will be positive.

   同义词assumebelieveconjectureexpectguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisethink

   反义词ascertainconfirmdisbelievedoubtknowproveverify

2. Used to express uncertaintyA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is possible but not certain.

   猜想

   • I suppose we could try a different approach.
   • Do you suppose it will rain today?
   • He supposed she might be busy.

   同义词conjecturefancyguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisesuspect

3. Required or expectedB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected or required, often in the phrase 'be supposed to'.

   应该

   • You are supposed to finish your homework before playing.
   • The train is supposed to arrive at 5 PM.
   • She was supposed to call me yesterday.

   同义词should