ought to

US /ˈɔːt tə/
UK /ˈɔːt tə/
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1.

應該, 本應

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.
他們本應該更清楚。
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shouldmusthave to
2.

應該, 本應

used to indicate a desirable or advisable course of action

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We ought to leave soon if we want to avoid traffic.
如果我們想避開交通，我們應該盡快離開。
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It ought to be a beautiful day tomorrow.
明天應該是個好天氣。
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shouldis supposed tois expected to
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ought