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.
當別人幫助你時,你應該說‘謝謝’。
Suggests that something is likely to happen or be true.
You ought to be proud of your achievements.
你應該為自己的成就感到驕傲。
Was used to talk about what was likely or expected in the past.
He ought to have finished his work by now.
他現在應該已經完成了他的工作。