ought to; be expected to
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
ought to; should; be expected to
formalExpresses a strong sense of moral or logical obligation. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Nín您
nián年
jì纪
zhè这
me么
dà大
，
wǒ我
men们
lǐ理
yīng应
zhào照
gù顾
nín您
。
You are so elderly, we ought to take care of you.
Gōng公
mín民
lǐ理
yīng应
zūn遵
shǒu守
guó国
jiā家
de的
fǎ法
lǜ律
fǎ法
guī规
。
Citizens are expected to abide by the nation's laws and regulations.
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Zuò作
wéi为
xué学
sheng生
，
lǐ理
yīng应
kè刻
kǔ苦
xué学
xí习
。
As students, we should study diligently.
Zhè这
cì次
shì事
gù故
，
gōng公
sī司
lǐ理
yīng应
duì对
yuán员
gōng工
jìn进
xíng行
péi赔
cháng偿
。
The company ought to compensate the employees for this accident.
Gēn根
jù据
xié协
yì议
，
yǐ乙
fāng方
lǐ理
yīng应
zài在
yuè月
dǐ底
qián前
jiāo交
fù付
chéng成
guǒ果
。
According to the agreement, Party B is expected to deliver the results before the end of the month.