might
柯林斯詞典
- MODAL USES
1. MODAL You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. 有可能會(huì); 也許會(huì)[含糊]
There's a report today that smoking might be banned in most buildings. 今日有報(bào)道說(shuō)大多數(shù)建筑里有可能要禁止吸煙。
I might well regret it later. 我以后也許會(huì)對(duì)此很后悔。
2. MODAL You use might to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain. 或許 (是)[含糊]
She and Robert's father had not given up hope that he might be alive. 她和羅伯特的父親都沒(méi)有放棄他可能還活著的希望。
You might be right. 你或許是對(duì)的。
3. MODAL You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. 可能 (發(fā)生)[含糊]
America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right. 如果把方向盤(pán)裝在右側(cè),美國(guó)有可能在這些島嶼銷(xiāo)售更多的車(chē)輛。
4. MODAL You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. 可能 (對(duì)過(guò)去的事進(jìn)行推測(cè)或提供解釋)
I heard what might have been an explosion. 我聽(tīng)到的可能是爆炸的聲音。
5. MODAL You use might have with a past participle to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. (表示與過(guò)去事實(shí)相反的虛擬語(yǔ)氣) 本來(lái)可能
If she had had to give up riding she might have taken up sailing competitively. 如果當(dāng)時(shí)她不得不放棄馬術(shù),她可能就已經(jīng)從事帆船競(jìng)賽了。
6. MODAL You use might in statements where you are accepting the truth of a situation, but contrasting it with something that is more important. 也許 (接受事實(shí),但與更重要的事對(duì)比)
They might not have two cents to rub together, but at least they have a kind of lifestyle that is different. 他們也許手里沒(méi)有幾個(gè)錢(qián),但至少他們過(guò)著一種與眾不同的生活方式。
7. MODAL You use might when you are saying emphatically that someone ought to do the thing mentioned, especially when you are annoyed because they have not done it. 應(yīng)該 (做但還沒(méi)做)[強(qiáng)調(diào)]
You might have told me that before!
你以前就該告訴我這件事!
8. MODAL You use might to make a suggestion or to give advice in a very polite way. (表示禮貌的建議) 可以[禮貌]
They might be wise to stop advertising on television. 他們可以明智些,停止在電視上做廣告。
9. MODAL You use might as a polite way of interrupting someone, asking a question, making a request, or introducing what you are going to say next. (禮貌地打斷、提問(wèn)等) 可以[正式,口語(yǔ)]
Might I make a suggestion?
我可以提個(gè)建議么?
Might I ask what you're doing here?
我可以問(wèn)問(wèn)你在這里做什么嗎?
10. MODAL You use might in expressions such as I might have known and I might have guessed to indicate that you are not surprised at a disappointing event or fact. 早該 (表示不感到意外)
I might have known I'd find you with some little slut. 我早該知道會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)你跟某個(gè)小蕩婦在一起。
11. might as well→see well
MODAL
1. N-UNCOUNT Might is power or strength. 力量[正式]
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor. 軍隊(duì)的力量最終可能成為一個(gè)決定性的因素。
2. PHRASE If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy. 竭盡全力地
She swung the hammer at his head with all her might. 她用盡全力掄起錘子砸向他的腦袋。
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might /ma?t/
NOUN USES
might /ma?t/
劍橋詞典
- "I thought you might have helped , " she replied peevishly.
- He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.
- Jan hasn't got a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.
- I suggested that a cup of tea might settle her stomach .
- I've brought with me an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.
- He hesitated before ringing her, fearful of what she might say.
- I waited in all evening in the fond hope that he might call .
- I might go along to the party later .
- You should hang onto that painting - it might be valuable one day .
- Keep a lookout for small objects that a baby might swallow .
- Might I borrow your pen ?
- He asked if he might accompany her.
- Might I sit with you?
- You might like to stay an extra night .
- You might prefer a stronger drink ?
- I thought you might like to consider a holiday .
might modal verb (MAY)
past simple of the verb may, used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought , asked , etc.
(may 的過(guò)去式)可能,可以
I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry . 我給他拿了些三明治,因?yàn)槲蚁胨赡莛I了。
Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake (= he said "May I have another piece of cake , please ?"). 小男孩非常禮貌地問(wèn)他可否再吃一塊蛋糕。
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might modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done, or that something is true although not very likely(表示可能性)可能,也許
I might come and visit you next year , if I can save enough money . 如果我能存下足夠的錢(qián),明年我也許會(huì)來(lái)看你。
Don't go any closer - it might be dangerous /it might not be safe . 別再走近了——那可能很危險(xiǎn)/不安全。
Driving so fast , he might have had a nasty accident (= it could have happened but it did not). 他開(kāi)得這么快,早就可能出大事的。
The rain might have stopped by now. 現(xiàn)在雨也許已停了。
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might modal verb (PERMISSION)
mainly UK formal US old-fashionedused as a more polite form of may when asking for permission
(用于請(qǐng)求許可,語(yǔ)氣較 may 更婉轉(zhuǎn))可以,能
Might I ask a question ? 我能問(wèn)個(gè)問(wèn)題嗎?
I wonder if I might have a quick look at your newspaper ? 我想能否看一下你的報(bào)紙?
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might modal verb (SUGGESTION)
used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way(用于禮貌地建議)可以,也許
You might try a little more basil in the sauce next time . 下次你可以試著在調(diào)味汁里多加點(diǎn)羅勒。
I thought you might want to join me for dinner . 我想你興許愿意和我一起吃晚飯。
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might modal verb (SHOULD)
used to suggest , especially angrily, what someone should do to be pleasant , correct , polite , etc.
(表示婉轉(zhuǎn)的責(zé)備)應(yīng)該
You might at least try to look like you're enjoying yourself! 你至少應(yīng)該努力做出開(kāi)心的樣子!
"I asked my boss over for dinner tonight ." "Well, you might have asked me first!" “今晚我要請(qǐng)老板吃飯?!薄班?,你該預(yù)先告訴我的!”
might modal verb (INTRODUCE)
(also may)used to introduce a statement that is very different from the statement you really want to make, in order to compare the two
(用于引出與真正想說(shuō)的話(huà)完全不同的話(huà),以將兩者對(duì)比)也許
The amount you save might be small , but it's still worth doing. 你省下來(lái)的也許很少,但還是值得這么做。
習(xí)語(yǔ)
I might have knownmight I ask/inquire/know 返回 might