查词 - must

1

had to

past tense to have to do something because it is necessary or important, or because of a law or order 必须;

All passengers must wear seat belts.

所有乘客都必须系安全带。

It’s getting late. I really must go.

天晚了，我真的必须走了。

You must work hard.

你必须努力工作。

We must all be patient.

我们都必须耐心。

Must I pay now?

我必须现在付款吗？

For the engine to work, the green lever must be in the ‘up’ position.

要启动引擎，绿色操纵杆必须在“上”的位置。

Accidents must be reported to the safety officer.

事故必须向安全员报告。

2 used in negative sentences to say that something should not happen, because of a rule or law or because of the situation 〔用于否定句中，指法规、法律规定或形势决定某事不应发生〕

You mustn’t talk to your mother like that.

你不应该那样和你母亲说话。

This book must not be removed from the library.

本书不得带出图书馆。

We must never forget how much we owe to these brave men.

我们决不能忘记要对这些勇士心存感激。

No one must disturb him while he’s sleeping.

他睡觉时谁也不准打扰他。

3 used to say you think something is very likely to be true or very likely to have happened 一定，肯定〔表示推测〕

Sam must be nearly 90 years old now.

萨姆现在肯定将近九十岁了。

His new car must have cost around £20,000.

他的新车肯定花了两万英镑左右。

You must have been really upset.

你一定很难过。

There must be something wrong with the engine.

一定是引擎出了问题。

Karl must’ve seen ‘Star Wars’ six or seven times.

《星球大战》卡尔一定看过六七次了。

4 used to suggest that someone should do something, especially because you think they will enjoy it or you think it is a good idea [尤英，口] 应该〔建议别人做某事，尤因为你觉得他们会喜欢，或你认为这是个好主意〕 especially BrE spoken

You must come and stay with us in London sometime.

你一定得找个时间来伦敦到我们这儿住住。

‘We must do this again,’ he said. ‘I’ve enjoyed it thoroughly.’

“我们一定要再来一次，”他说，“我玩得太开心了。”

5 used to say that you intend or want to do something 一定要〔表示你打算或想要做某事〕 especially BrE spoken

I must call her tonight.

我今晚一定要打电话给她。

6

I must admit/say/confess

used to emphasize what you are saying [口] 我得承认〔用于强调你说的话〕 spoken

I must say, it gave me quite a shock.

我得说，这让我非常震惊。

7

(why) must you…?

used to tell someone that their behaviour upsets or annoys you [口] （为什么）你非要…？〔告诉某人他们的举止使你生气或困扰〕 spoken

Must you spoil everything?

你非得把一切都弄糟吗？

Why must you always be so suspicious?

为什么你总是非要这样多疑？

8

a must-have/must-see/must-read etc

something that is so good, exciting, or interesting that you think people should have it, see it etc [非正式] 必有/必看/必读等的东西 informal

The exhibit is a must-see for anyone interested in Japanese art.

对于对日本艺术感兴趣的人来说，这件展品是必看的。

a must-read novel

必读的小说

9

if you must (do sth)

used to tell someone that they are allowed to do something, but that you do not approve of it or agree with it [口] 如果你硬要（做某事） spoken

All right, come along, if you must.

好吧，如果你非要一起去，那就去吧。

If you must smoke, please go outside.

如果你非要吸烟不可，请到外面去吸。

10

if you must know

10. used when you answer a question that you think someone should not have asked, because it is slightly impolite [口] 如果你非要知道〔用于回答你认为别人不该问的问题，因为提这个问题不太礼貌〕 spoken

Well, if you must know, I’m thirty-six.

好了，如果你非要知道，我三十六岁了。