behove
(US behoove) v [Tnt]
(used with it; not in the continuous tenses 与it连用, 不用於进行时态) (dated or fml 旧或文) be right or necessary for (sb) 对(某人)来说理应或必须
It behoves you (ie You ought) to be courteous at all times. 你应当时时刻刻注意礼节.
It ill behoves Anne (ie She ought not) to speak thus of her benefactor. 安不应该这样谈论她的恩人.
🗣️ 情景例句
Can I count on you to help me?
我能仰仗你的协助吗?
Scrooge!
小气巴拉。
it was not long before its use as the uniquely recognizable broadcasting frequency for interstellar communication was suggested.