ought to

US /ˈɔːt tə/
UK /ˈɔːt tə/
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1.

应该, 本应

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

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You ought to apologize for your behavior.
你应该为你的行为道歉。
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They ought to have known better.
他们本应该更清楚。
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shouldmusthave to
2.

应该, 本应

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.
如果我们想避开交通，我们应该尽快离开。
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It ought to be a beautiful day tomorrow.
明天应该是个好天气。
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shouldis supposed tois expected to
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ought