解析文法
情態助動詞 may 與 migh
❶ may
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may 的用法 |
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1 表示許可,可譯為「可以」 |
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例句 |
You may choose whatever you want for your birthday. 你生日可以買任何你想要的東西。 May I answer my phone now? 我現在可以接電話嗎? |
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2 表示推測,可譯為「可能」 |
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例句 |
Kayla may be in a meeting right now. Don’t call her. 凱拉現在可能在開會。不要打電話給她。 |
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3 客氣詢問表示請求時 |
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例句 |
May I borrow this book from you? 我可以跟你借這本書嗎? |
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4 禮貌性給予建議時 |
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說明 |
常用於問句。 |
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例句 |
May I suggest that you turn off your cellphone before you go to sleep? 我可以建議你在睡覺前關掉手機嗎? |
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5 常搭配 but(但是),暗意「雖然」 |
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例句 |
The actor may be talented, but he has a terrible personality. 這名演員雖然很有才華,但他個性很糟。 Walter may not be as fast as the others, but the quality of his work is the best. 華特雖然速度不及其他人,但他工作成果的品質是最棒的。 |
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6 表祈願,可譯為「但願」、「祝」 |
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句型 |
May + 主詞 + 原形動詞 |
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例句 |
Sally’s grandmother passed away yesterday. May she rest in peace. 莎莉的奶奶昨天過世了。願她安息。 |
Bess believes whatever you say.
貝絲相信你所說的任何話。
Bess believes everything that you say.
貝絲相信你所說的任何話。
Whatever happens, my parents will back me up.
不論發生什麼事,我父母都會支持我。
No matter what happens, my parents will back me up.
不論發生什麼事,我父母都會支持我。
If you can’t come for whatever reason, please let us know as soon as possible.
如果你因任何原因不能來,請盡快通知我們。
Can I borrow some money from you? I need to buy a bike.
我能向你借一些錢嗎?我需要買輛腳踏車。
Our teacher suggested that we study three hours a day for the next two months to prepare for the test.
老師建議我們未來這兩個月中,一天花三小時讀書來準備考試。
Remember to turn off the television when you leave home.
你出門的時候記得關電視。
Gail wanted to go to sleep, but she couldn’t.
蓋兒想去睡覺,但無法。
My grandma passed away ten years ago.
我的奶奶 10 年前過世。
May the dead rest in peace!
願該死者安息!