| 词组 | should |
| 释义 | should Should is sometimes used with a similar meaning to 'ought to' and sometimes with a similar meaning to 'would'. See separate entries at ↑ The following are some less common uses of should. When should is used in any of these ways, you pronounce it in full and you do not write it as 'd. (See entry at ↑ ◊ 'should' in subordinate clauses Should is sometimes used in subordinate clauses, especially in writing. You use it in 'that'-clauses after verbs like 'propose' and 'suggest'. He proposes that the Government should hold an inquiry. It was definite enough for a doctor to advise that she should have treatment. Note that you can omit should and use the base form of the verb on its own. This is a rather formal use. Someone suggested that they break into small groups. In formal English, should is sometimes used in conditional clauses. If anyone should come this way, we would be caught like rats in a trap. In a sentence like this, should can be put at the beginning of the clause, followed by the subject. Should ministers decide to instigate an inquiry, we would welcome it. In conversation and most kinds of writing, it is not necessary to use should in this kind of clause. You just use the simple present tense. For example, instead of saying 'If he should come, we will talk to him', you say 'If he comes, we will talk to him'. ◊ requests and offers When you are making a formal request or offer, you can use should in a conditional sentence. I should be obliged if you would send them to me. If you know of a better method, I should be delighted to try it. ◊ announcements You can use should with 'like' when you are formally announcing that you are going to do something. I should like to quote a few instructions from this manual. We should like to make the following proposals. |
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