be meant to do
/bi ment tuː duː/
뜻
v. ~하기로 되어 있다, 원래 ~하기 위한 것이다, ~할 운명이다
메모mean(의도하다)의 수동 — 원래 그렇게 하도록 의도되어 있다
예문
This room is meant to be used for studying, not sleeping.
AI 학습정보
To be intended or supposed to do something, or to seem destined to do it.
- be supposed to
- be intended to
- be designed to
- be destined to
- be meant to be
- be never meant to
- be meant for
You were meant to call me when you arrived.
너 도착하면 나한테 전화하기로 했잖아.
Some people believe they were meant to be together.
어떤 사람들은 자신들이 함께할 운명이었다고 믿는다.
be meant to do: 의도·예정·운명
v. 원래 목적: ~하기 위한 것이다
The rules are meant to protect you.
그 규칙은 너를 보호하기 위한 것이다.
v. 의무·예정: ~하기로 되어 있다(= be supposed to)
We're meant to finish by five.
우리는 5시까지 끝내기로 되어 있다.
✓ It was meant to help.
✗ It was meant to helping.
to 뒤는 동사원형(to부정사)
be meant to vs be supposed to
be meant to — 의도·목적, '운명'의 느낌까지
It was meant to be a surprise.
그건 깜짝 선물이 될 거였다.
be supposed to — 규칙·약속상 해야 하는 것
You're supposed to wear a helmet.
헬멧을 써야 해.
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