ought
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/ˈɔːt tə/
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/ˈɔːt tə/
Shows that something is the right thing to do or expected.
You ought to say 'thank you' when someone helps you.
誰かがあなたを助けたときには、「ありがとう」と言うべきです。
Suggests that something is likely to happen or be true.
You ought to be proud of your achievements.
自分の達成に対して誇りを感じるべきです。
Was used to talk about what was likely or expected in the past.
He ought to have finished his work by now.
彼は今現在までに彼の仕事を完成しているべきです。