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| can 與 could 的用法 |
| 1. can + V → 表(現在∕未來的)能力 / 可能 / 許可 / 請求 |
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2. could + V → 表(過去的)能力:(現在∕未來的)可能;(較客氣的)請求 |
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3. can / cannot have + pp. + → 推測『過去可能∕不可能……』(限用於否定句或疑問句) |
The child began to speak very early.
這小孩很早就開始會說話。
The professor wants to speak to Larry.
教授想和賴瑞說話。
The businessmen will speak English at the meeting.
企業家在會議上將會用英文說話。
The student spoke about his favorite subject.
這學生談及他最喜愛的科目。
We chose Alex to speak for the group.
我們選擇艾力克斯來替本組發言。
The politician is speaking up for the rights of migrant workers.
這名政客替移工的權益發聲。
The company’s files were in a complete mess.
公司的文件夾亂成一團。
John, would you keep this on file for me?
約翰,你可以幫我把這個建檔儲存嗎?
Please file these documents in that folder.
請把這些文件歸檔在那個卷宗夾內。
Frank filed a lawsuit against the doctor who used illegal drugs.
法蘭克要對那個使用禁藥的醫生提出告訴。
When she was young, Jennifer wanted to become a singer.
珍妮佛小時候想成為一名歌手。
Brian thought the colorful shirt looked too young for him.
布萊恩覺得這件鮮豔的襯衫在他身上看起來太過年輕。
Benjamin is almost 75, but he is still young at heart. 班傑明年近 75,但仍保有一顆年輕的心。
Dancing is not only for the young; older people can do it, too.
跳舞不只是年輕人做的活動,年長者也跳舞。
Ron’s carelessness caused the accident.
榮恩的粗心大意釀成了這起意外。
The sad movie caused me to cry.
那部傷感的電影讓我哭了出來。
The sad movie made me cry.
那部傷感的電影讓我哭了出來。
What was the cause of the explosion?
那起爆炸的原因是什麼?
The concert was terrific―I had no cause for complaint.
音樂會精彩極了 — 我沒有理由可以抱怨。
The flood caused damage to dozens of homes, and many people were left homeless.
那場洪水造成數十間房屋損毀,許多人落得無家可歸。
We all learn by making mistakes.
我們都是從犯錯中學習。
What do you want to do tomorrow?
你明天要做什麼?
The professor wants to speak to Larry.
教授想和賴瑞說話。
Let’s not talk about this in public, but we can talk about it in private.
我們不要在公開場合討論這件事,但我們可以私底下談談。
The man looked as if he was going to faint.
那名男子看起來好像要暈倒了。
My little brother eats like a horse, but he never gains weight.
(我弟弟吃得跟馬一樣多,但他從來沒有長胖。)
Could you please turn down the music? I am trying to take a rest.
可以麻煩你把音樂小聲一點我想要休息一下。
Kevin turned down the salesperson because he wasn't interested.
凱文拒絕了推銷員,因為他沒興趣。
Business has been poor; therefore, we need to consider laying off staff.
生意一直都不好;因此,我們需要考慮裁員。
