supposing
conj. 假如,如果
v. 料想( suppose的现在分词 ); 意味着; [用于被动语态]认为应该; [用于祈使句]让
You can use suppose or supposing before mentioning a possible situation or action. You usually then go on to consider the effects that this situation or action might have.
Suppose someone gave you an egg and asked you to describe exactly what was inside...
假设有人给了你一枚鸡蛋并要你准确描述鸡蛋里面有什么。
Supposing he's right and I do die tomorrow? Maybe I should take out an extra insurance policy.
假设他是对的,我确实明天就会死,那该怎么办?也许我应该再买一份保险。
If you suppose that something is true, you believe that it is probably true, because of other things that you know.
The policy is perfectly clear and I see no reason to suppose that it isn't working...
这项政策非常清楚明了,我没有理由认为它不会奏效。
I knew very well that the problem was more complex than he supposed...
我很清楚那个问题比他料想的要更复杂。
You can say 'I suppose' when you want to express slight uncertainty.
I get a bit uptight these days. Hormones, I suppose...
这些天我有点焦躁。我看是荷尔蒙在作怪。
I suppose I'd better do some homework...
我看我最好做做功课。
You can say 'I suppose' or 'I don't suppose' before describing someone's probable thoughts or attitude, when you are impatient or slightly angry with them.
I suppose you think you're funny...
我想你认为自己很好笑。
I don't suppose it occurred to you to notify the police.
我看你没想过要去通知警察。
You can say 'I don't suppose' as a way of introducing a polite request.
I don't suppose you could tell me where James Street is could you?
你能否告诉我詹姆斯街在哪儿?
You can use 'do you suppose' to introduce a question when you want someone to give their opinion about something, although you know that they are unlikely to have any more knowledge or information about it than you.
Do you suppose he was telling the truth?...
你认为他说的是实话吗?
What do you suppose they want with her?...
你认为他们想从她那里得到什么?
You can use 'do you suppose' as a polite way of suggesting or requesting that someone does something.
Do you suppose we could get together for a little chat sometime soon?
我们最近能抽空聚在一起聊上几句吗?
Supposing that there is no pure water; what shall we drink?
假如没有纯净的水, 人们喝 什么 ?
" That, " I answered. " But supposing anyone applies, I have no ring. "
“ 这倒没有什么, “ 我回答说, “ 不过,假如有人前来领取的话, 我可没有戒指呀. ”
Supposing it rains, shall we still go?
假如下雨, 我们仍然要去 吗 ?
Supposing you can't come, who will do the work?
假如你不能来, 谁来做这件工作?
Supposing that she changes her condition in life, what then?
假设她结了婚, 以后会 怎样 ?