1、used to 是“ 过去曾经.”的意思 ，后接动词 比如：He used to be a teacher。他曾经是一名教师 I used to go swimming once a week。我曾经每周都去游泳 be used to 是“习惯.”的意思 ，后接名词 比如：He is used to getting up early 他习惯了早起 Mary is used to her husbands bad temper Mary 习惯了她丈夫的坏脾气 get used to 表示“渐渐习惯.”与“be used to”不同， get used to 强调的是由“不习惯”到 “习惯 ”的这
2、个过程，而“be used to”所强调的只是“习惯了”这个状态 比如：The food here is not so tasty but you will get used to that 这里的伙食不怎么样，但你会慢慢习惯的 The food here is not so tasty but he is used to that 这里的伙食不怎么样，但是他“已经 ”习惯了Used to doWe use used to for something that happened regularly in the past but no longer happens. I used to smo
3、ke a packet a day but I stopped two years ago. Ben used to travel a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesnt. I used to drive to work but now I take the bus.We also use it for something that was true but no longer is. There used to be a cinema in the town but now there isnt. She used t
4、o have really long hair but shes had it all cut off. I didnt use to like him but now I do.Used to do is different from to be used to doing and to get used to doingto be used to doingWe use to be used to doing to say that something is normal, not unusual. Im used to living on my own. Ive done it for
5、quite a long time. Hans has lived in England for over a year so he is used to driving on the left now. Theyve always lived in hot countries so they arent used to the cold weather here.to get used to doingWe use to get used to doing to talk about the process of something becoming normal for us. I did
6、nt understand the accent when I first moved here but I quickly got used to it. She has started working nights and is still getting used to sleeping during the day. I have always lived in the country but now Im beginning to get used to living in the city.Had betterWe use “had better” plus the infinit
7、ive without “to” to give advice. Although “had” is the past form of “have”, we use “had better” to give advice about the present or future. Youd better tell her everything. Id better get back to work. Wed better meet early.The negative form is “had better not”. Youd better not say anything. Id bette
8、r not come. Wed better not miss the start of his presentation.We use “had better” to give advice about specific situations, not general ones. If you want to talk about general situations, you must use “should”. You should brush your teeth before you go to bed. I shouldnt listen to negative people. H
9、e should dress more appropriately for the office.When we give advice about specific situations, it is also possible to use “should”. You shouldnt say anything. I should get back to work. We should meet early.However, when we use “had better” there is a suggestion that if the advice is not followed,
10、that something bad will happen. Youd better do what I say or else you will get into trouble. Id better get back to work or my boss will be angry with me. Wed better get to the airport by five or else we may miss the flight.ShouldWe use should for giving advice. You should speak to him about it. He s
11、hould see a doctor. We should ask a lawyer.We use should to give an opinion or a recommendation. He should resign now. We should invest more in Asia. They should do something about this terrible train service.Should expresses a personal opinion and is much weaker and more personal than must or have
12、to. It is often introduced by I think. I think they should replace him. I dont think they should keep the contract. Do you think we should tell her.Should 2We can use should after reporting verbs such asdemand insist propose recommend suggest He demanded that we should pay for the repair. She insist
13、ed that she should pay for the meal. I have proposed that he should take charge of the organization. The committee recommends that Jane should be appointed. We have suggested that Michael should be given a reward for his hard work.However, it is also possible to say exactly the same thing by omittin
14、g the should and just using the infinitive form without to . Some people call this the subjunctive form. He demanded that we pay for the repair. She insisted that she pay for the meal. I have proposed that he take charge of the organization. The committee recommends that Jane be appointed. We have s
15、uggested that Michael be given a reward for his hard work.We can use should after various adjectives. Typical examples are : funny interesting natural odd strange surprised surprising typical Its funny that you should say that. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Its interesting that they should
16、offer him the job. Not an obvious choice. Its natural that you should be anxious. Nobody likes speaking in public. Isnt it odd that he should be going to the same tiny hotel? What a coincidence. Its strange that you should think so. Nobody else does.We can use should in if clauses when we believe th
17、at the possibility of something happening is small. If you should happen to see him before I do, can you tell him that I want to speak to him urgently? If there should be a problem, just give me a call and Ill sort it out. If anyone should ask where I am, say Im in a meeting.We use should in various
18、 fixed expressions.To show strong agreement Theyre paying you compensation? I should think so.To express pleasure when you receive a gift What a fantastic present. You really shouldnt have.To emphasize a visible emotion You should have seen the look on her face when she found out that she had got the promotion.
