suppose

美 [səˈpoʊz]英 [səˈpəʊz]
  • v.(根据所知)认为,推断,料想;假设;假定;设想;(婉转表达)我看,要我说,要不

过去式: supposed 现在分词: supposing 过去分词: supposed 第三人称单数: supposes

sup- 在...下面 + pos 放置 + -e

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supposesuppose

verb

1

(根据所知)认为,推断,料想
to think or believe that sth is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)

Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose.

办签证不像你想的那么容易。

Prices will go up, I suppose .

我觉得物价将会上涨。

This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare.

一般认为,同时具有这样一些品质极为罕见。

She had supposed him (to be) very rich.

她原以为他很有钱。

I had supposed his wife a younger woman.

我原以为他妻子要更年轻。

I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't) .

我认为他决不会同意。

Why do you suppose he resigned?

你凭什么推断他辞职了呢?

There is no reason to suppose she's lying.

认为她在说谎完全没道理。

I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger)

你好像觉得这很好笑,是不是?

2

假定;假设;设想
to pretend that sth is true; to imagine what would happen if sth were true

Suppose flights are fully booked on that day─which other day could we go?

假定那天的航班都订满了——我们还可以在哪天走呢?

Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children.

比方说,我们假设你成家了,还有两个孩子。

The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets.

这个理论假定其他行星存在生命。

Suppose him dead─what then?

假如他死了——那怎么办?

3

(婉转表达)我看,要我说,要不
used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong

I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to) .

要不你坐我的车。

‘Can I borrow the car?’ ‘I suppose so (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it) .’

“我能借这辆车吗?”“应该可以吧。”

I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?

我能不能看看您的报纸?

Suppose we take a later train?

要不我们坐晚一点的火车?

习语

to not be allowed to do sth

不准践踏草地。
You're not supposed to walk on the grass.

suppose

频次

  • 1
    VERB 假定;假设;设想
    You can use suppose or supposing before mentioning a possible situation or action. You usually then go on to consider the effects that this situation or action might have.

    Suppose someone gave you an egg and asked you to describe exactly what was inside...

    假设有人给了你一枚鸡蛋并要你准确描述鸡蛋里面有什么。

  • 2
    VERB (根据所知)认为,推断,料想
    If you suppose that something is true, you believe that it is probably true, because of other things that you know.

    The policy is perfectly clear and I see no reason to suppose that it isn't working...

    这项政策非常清楚明了,我没有理由认为它不会奏效。

  • 3
    注意,使用动词 suppose 加 that 从句表达否定的意见或看法时,通常否定 suppose 而非 that 从句中的动词。例如,通常说 I don't suppose he ever saw it(我认为他从没见过),而不说 I suppose he didn't ever saw it。同样的句型也适用于其他含义相近的动词,如 believe, consider 和 think。
    N

  • 4
    PHRASE 我看;要我说;我想
    You can say 'I suppose' when you want to express slight uncertainty.

    I get a bit uptight these days. Hormones, I suppose...

    这些天我有点焦躁。我看是荷尔蒙在作怪。

  • 5
    PHRASE (表示不耐烦或有些生气)我想,我看
    You can say 'I suppose' or 'I don't suppose' before describing someone's probable thoughts or attitude, when you are impatient or slightly angry with them.

    I suppose you think you're funny...

    我想你认为自己很好笑。

  • 6
    PHRASE (用于婉转地提出请求)
    You can say 'I don't suppose' as a way of introducing a polite request.

    I don't suppose you could tell me where James Street is could you?

    你能否告诉我詹姆斯街在哪儿?

  • 7
    PHRASE (用于询问意见)你认为,你觉得
    You can use 'do you suppose' to introduce a question when you want someone to give their opinion about something, although you know that they are unlikely to have any more knowledge or information about it than you.

    Do you suppose he was telling the truth?...

    你认为他说的是实话吗?

  • 8
    PHRASE (用于礼貌地建议或请求)
    You can use 'do you suppose' as a polite way of suggesting or requesting that someone does something.

    Do you suppose we could get together for a little chat sometime soon?

    我们最近能抽空聚在一起聊上几句吗?

verb

1
expect, believe, or suppose
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
Synonym: think opine imagine reckon guess
2
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Synonym: speculate theorize theorise conjecture hypothesize hypothesise hypothecate
3
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
This step presupposes two prior ones
Synonym: presuppose
4
take for granted or as a given;suppose beforehand
I presuppose that you have done your work
Synonym: presuppose
5
express a supposition
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
Synonym: say

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  1. I don 't suppose for a minute that he 'll agree .

    我认为他决不会同意。

  2. I suppose your presence here today is not entirely coincidental .

    我认为你今天来这里不完全是碰巧。

  3. These new friends of hers are supposed to be very rich .

    她的这些新朋友想必都很富有。

  4. Well , I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45 .

    好吧,我想可以在3:45见你。

  5. Let us suppose , for example , that you are married with two children .

    比方说,我们假设你成家了,还有两个孩子。

  6. Regular use of conditioner is supposed to give your hair more body .

    经常使用护发素能使头发更浓密。

  7. This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare .

    一般认为,同时具有这样一些品质极为罕见。

  8. Getting a visa isn 't as simple as you might suppose .

    办签证不像你想的那么容易。

  9. I don 't suppose I could have a look at your newspaper , could I ?

    我能不能看看您的报纸?

  10. Prices will go up , I suppose .

    我觉得物价将会上涨。

  11. Suppose we take a later train ?

    要不我们坐晚一点的火车?

  12. I suppose it has a certain novelty value .

    我觉得这有一定的新意。

  13. You 'll have had dinner already , I suppose .

    我想,到时候你大概已经吃过饭了。

  14. It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away .

    本想给人一个意外,可孩子们把计划泄露了。

  15. You 're not supposed to walk on the grass .

    不准践踏草地。

  16. I thought we were supposed to be living in a democracy .

    我还以为我们应该是生活在一个民主国家里。

  17. This is the opinion of the supposed experts .

    这是所谓专家的看法。

  18. How am I supposed to know ─ I 'm not psychic !

    我怎么会知道呢,我又没有特异功能!

  19. I had supposed his wife a younger woman .

    我原以为他妻子要更年轻。

  20. The hotel was reasonable , I suppose .

    我觉得这家酒店还可以。

  21. Where are we supposed to hang our washing up to dry ?

    我们该把洗好的衣物晾在哪里?

  22. Suppose flights are fully booked on that day ─ which other day could we go ?

    假定那天的航班都订满了——我们还可以在哪天走呢?

  23. She had supposed him very rich .

    她原以为他很有钱。

  24. When did this supposed accident happen ?

    这场所谓的事故发生在什么时候?

  25. It is ingenuous to suppose that money did not play a part in his decision .

    如果以为他的决定没有金钱的因素,那就太天真了。

  26. I don 't want to go to the party , but I suppose I 'd better put in an appearance .

    我不想去参加这个聚会,不过我认为最好还是去露个面。

  27. ' You 're not supposed to say that , ' she said primly .

    “你不该讲那样的话。”她一本正经地说。

  28. Suppose him dead ─ what then ?

    假如他死了——那怎么办?

  29. Supposing you are wrong , what will you do then ?

    假设你错了,那你会怎么办?

  30. ' I suppose so , ' she said dully .

    “我看是这样。”她木然说道。

前缀
e-在...下面

support vt. 支持

sup- 在...下面 + port 港口

supplement vt. 补充

sup- 在...下面 + ple 装满的 + -ment 行为或结果

supply n. 供应,供给

sup- 在...下面 + -ply 满,填满

suppress vt. 镇压

sup- 在...下面 + press 按,压

assume presume suppose 【导航词义:推测,假定】
assume v. 设想,假定
〔辨析〕

指想当然地将未经证实的事当真,比较武断。

〔例证〕

I didn't see your cell phone, so I assumed you'd left.

我没看见你的手机,所以我以为你离开了。

Assuming that Dad agrees, when do you want to shop for a new car?

假设爸爸同意,你打算什么时候买新汽车?

presume v. 〈正式〉假设,假定
〔辨析〕

常指以已有的经验、信息等为依据进行合乎逻辑的推测、推断,但结论可能有误。

〔例证〕

This logical analysis presumes the separation of subject from object.

该逻辑分析假定主体与客体是分开的。

I presume that this price includes all transportation and accomodation fees.

我猜测,这个价钱包括一切交通费用和住宿费。

suppose v. 〈正式〉假定;猜想
〔辨析〕

指在某一前提条件下或根据已有知识、信息等进行推测,有时用于表达意见。

〔例证〕

The company's plan supposes a steady increase in wheat yield.

公司的这个计划假定小麦产量会稳定增加。

What makes him suppose they're going to quit?

他凭什么认为他们要离职?

  • 词语搭配
  • 习语

suppose与以下词性连用

v.

let's suppose

让我们假设

adv.

now suppose

现在假设

v.

be supposed to do/be sth

1

(按规定、习惯、安排等)应当,应,该,须
to be expected or required to do/be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc.

You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do.

按说应当买票,不过买的人不多。

I thought we were supposed to be paid today.

我以为我们今天会领到薪水呢。

The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to.

发动机听起来不对劲。

You were supposed to be here an hour ago!

你本该在一小时以前就到这儿!

How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me?

我哪知道你在等我?

‘Yes and no.’ ‘ What is that supposed to mean ?’ (= showing that you are annoyed)

“是但又不是。”“这算什么意思呢?”

2

一般认为;人们普遍觉得会
to be generally believed or expected to be/do sth

I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie.

这部电影我没看过,不过人们普遍认为很不错。

not be supposed to do sth

不准;不应当;不得
to not be allowed to do sth

You're not supposed to walk on the grass.

不准践踏草地。