ought

US /ɔt/
UK /ɔt/
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1.

應該, 理應

used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions

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You ought to apologize for your behavior.
你應該為你的行為道歉。
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They ought to have known better.
他們應該更清楚。
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shouldmusthave to
2.

應該, 可能

used to indicate something that is probable

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That ought to be enough food for everyone.
那應該足夠所有人吃了。
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The train ought to arrive any minute now.
火車應該隨時都會到。
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shouldlikelyprobably
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ought to