to suppose
01
假设, 认为
to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure
Transitive: to suppose that
例子
Given the weather forecast, I suppose it will rain later today.
根据天气预报，我猜测今天晚些时候会下雨。
02
假设, 想象
used to propose an idea or make a tentative or uncertain admission
Transitive: to suppose that
例子
We could, I suppose, take a different route if you think it ’s quicker.
我们可以，假设，如果你认为更快的话，走一条不同的路线。
03
应该, 被要求
to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.
Transitive: to suppose to do sth
例子
We are supposed to wear formal attire for the event tonight.
我们应该为今晚的活动穿正装。
04
假设, 假定
to assume or accept something as true or necessary for the sake of argument, explanation, or theory
Transitive: to suppose that
例子
The model supposes that the economy will continue to grow at the same rate.
该模型假设经济将继续以相同的速度增长。
词汇树
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supposable
supposed
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