Supposed to Meaning in English
expression · lemma: suppose to
释义
Used to say that something is expected, required, or intended to happen, or is the rule or plan in a situation.
用法与细微差别
Informal and very common in speech. Often used for duty, expectations, planned actions, or rules. Not used in formal writing. Be careful not to confuse with 'suppose' (to think); 'supposed to' always refers to obligation or expectation. Often followed by a verb: 'supposed to do', 'supposed to go'.
例句
I am supposed to finish my homework before dinner.
basic
You are supposed to be quiet in the library.
basic
The train is supposed to arrive at 10 o’clock.
basic
He wasn't supposed to tell anyone, but he did.
natural
We're supposed to meet them at the café, right?
natural
I'm not supposed to eat sweets, but sometimes I can't resist.
natural