本期課堂預告
說到「必須」肯定你會想到
must和have to,
但是它們兩個的區別到底在哪裡?
來聽今天的講解:
1. 在肯定句中,用法相似,表示「你認為必須或應當做某事」
I haven’t spoken to Lily for a long time. I must / have to phone her.
We must / have to wear sunglasses when you go out in summer.
It’s getting late. I must / have to go.
這裡的重點是說話人「認為」。
2. 當我們想要表達某人不得不做某事,說話者並不是在表達自己的觀點時,使用have to 而不用must
I have to finish my homework by 8pm.
I have to work from 9 to 6 every day.
Paul has to travel a lot for his work.
3. 但在書面規定和規則中,一般用must
Applications for the course must be received by July 25.
You must write your answers on the answer sheet.
4. must沒有時態的變化,所以討論過去和將來的事時,have to用途更廣泛
We didn’t have much time. We had to hurry. (這裡不說We must hurry).
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