1. | [i][t] （根据所知）认为，推断，料想to think or believe that sth is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have) |
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. 办签证不像你想的那么容易。 | |
Prices will go up, I suppose . 我觉得物价将会上涨。 | |
This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. 一般认为，同时具有这样一些品质极为罕见。 | |
She had supposed him (to be) very rich. 她原以为他很有钱。 | |
I had supposed his wife a younger woman. 我原以为他妻子要更年轻。 | |
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree(= I'm sure that he won't) . 我认为他决不会同意。 | |
Why do you suppose he resigned? 你凭什么推断他辞职了呢？ | |
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. 认为她在说谎完全没道理。 | |
I suppose you think it's funny, do you?(= showing anger) . 你好像觉得这很好笑，是不是？ |
2. | [t] 假定；假设；设想to pretend that sth is true; to imagine what would happen if sth were true |
Suppose flights are fully booked on that day─which other day could we go? 假定那天的航班都订满了，我们还可以在哪天走呢？ | |
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. 比方说，我们假设你成家了，还有两个孩子。 | |
The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. 这个理论假定其他行星存在生命。 | |
Suppose him (to be) dead─what then? 假设他死了，那怎么办？ |
3. | [i][t] （婉转表达）我看，要我说，要不used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong |
I could take you in the car, I suppose(= but I don't really want to) . 要不你坐我的车。 | |
‘Can I borrow the car?’ ‘I suppose so(= Yes, but I'm not happy about it) .’ “我能借这辆车吗？”“应该可以吧。” | |
I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? 我能不能看看您的报纸？ | |
Suppose we take a later train? 要不我们坐晚一点的火车？ |
