Must/have (got) to

[Ksenia]

Hello!
Can we say that 'must' = 'have (got) to in the sentence below?
* These buildings have got to (must) be very high at the downtown.

Thank you!

[5jj]

Can we say that 'must' = 'have (got) to in the sentence below?
* These buildings have got to (must) be very high at the downtown.

I don't know what you mean by either verb here.I cannot see how there can be a logical certainty of buildings being high, or an obligation on them to be high 'at the downtown'.

[Bennevis]

It's not very clear. Do you mean buildings that are already finished or that are going to be built?

[Ksenia]

This example is given in the book.
I just want to understand if they can have equal meaning.

[5jj]

This example is given in the book.
I just want to understand if they can have equal meaning.

As the sentence stands, they are equally meaningless.

[Bennevis]

This example is given in the book.
I just want to understand if they can have equal meaning.

What language is the book written in? If in English, is the author a native speaker? "at the downtown" just doesn't add up. I'd understand if it said "at the downtown area" but it doesn't.

[Ksenia]

Anyway, thank you! Now I know that this sentence is not correct!