ought to
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/ˈɔːt tə/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːt tə/
used to say what is right to do
You ought to tell the truth.
你應該說實話。
used to say what you expect to happen
Students ought to finish their homework on time.
學生們應該按時完成作業。
used to give advice
We ought to save money for the future.
我們應該為未來存錢。
used to say what is likely true
The package ought to arrive today.
包裹應該今天到達。