| 词汇 | might |
| 释义 | might (noun) might 6 ENTRIES FOUND: might (verb) might (noun) know (verb) pig (noun) right (noun) say (verb) 1 might /ˈmaɪt/ verb 1 might /ˈmaɪt/ verb Learner's definition of MIGHT [modal verb] 1 — used to say that something is possible可能，也许（表示某情况是可能的） We might [=may] go if they ask us, but then again we might not.如果他们请我们的话我们可能去，不过我们也可能不去。 It might [=could] be true.那有可能是真的。 Might it not be true?这或许不是真的？ The test might include some questions about geography.考试有可能包括一些与地理有关的问题。 There might be some difficulties ahead.未来可能会有一些困难。 She might get hundreds of responses to her survey.她或许能收到数百份调查反馈。 What you see might (well/very well) surprise you.你所见到的或许会令你感到（很）吃惊。 I thought you might like this.我想你可能会喜欢这个。 She might have been the greatest actress of her generation. [=it's possible that she was the greatest actress of her generation]她也许是她那一代最伟大的女演员。 They might still succeed.他们仍然有可能成功。 I think he might be trying to cheat us.我认为他可能在试图骗我们。 “Have they failed?” “They might have.” = (Brit) “They might have done.”“他们失败了？”“或许吧”。 If we hurry, we might get there before it rains.如果我们抓紧点儿，或许能在下雨前赶到那儿。 The movie might be better than you expect.这部电影也许比你预想的好。 Some people might have given up at that point, but not her.有人在那一刻可能就会放弃了，但她不会。 She's not as upset with them as might be expected.她并没有像预想的那样生他们的气。 As you might or might not have heard, we've won!你可能听说了也可能没听说，我们赢了！ He might win and so might she.他有可能获胜，她也有可能。 2 — used to say that one thing is true but something else is also true也许，可能（表示某情况属实，另一情况也属实） He might [=may] be slow, but he does very good work. = Slow though he might be, he (still) does very good work. [=although he's slow, he does very good work]或许他动作有点慢，但他工作完成得很漂亮。 It might be cold outside, but it's still a nice day.外面虽然冷，但仍然是个好天气。 She might have been a great actress, but she was a terrible parent.她或许是名出色的演员，但却是位糟糕的母亲。 3 — used to talk about a possible condition that does not or did not actually exist或许，也许（表示现在或过去可能的情况，但实际上并不存在） If you were older, you might understand.如果你年龄大点儿，或许你会理解。 If she had been given a chance, she might have been a great actress.如果给她一个机会，她或许能成为一个伟大的演员。 4 formal — used as the past tense of may用作may的过去式 He asked if he might [=could] leave. [=he asked, “May I leave?”]他问是否可以离开。 He gave his life so that others might [=could] live.为了他人可以活下去，他献出了自己的生命。 5 a — used in speech to ask a question or make a request in a polite way可以（用于口语，表示礼貌地询问或提出请求） Might [=may] I ask who is calling? [=who is calling?]请问是哪位打来的电话？ “Do you think I might possibly borrow your pen?” “Of course you may!”“请问我可以向你借用一下笔吗？”“当然可以！” b — used to make a polite suggestion可能，也许（用于提出礼貌的建议） You might [=may] want to consider leaving early.你可能需要早点走。 It might be wise to proceed cautiously.谨慎前行也许是明智之举。 c — used to politely say something about someone or something用于礼貌地谈论某人或某事物 Might I just say how pleased I am to be here.我只是想说，我很高兴来到这儿。 This has been, if I might say so, one of the happiest days of my life.如果我可以这样说的话，这是我一生中最开心的日子之一。 He is her husband and, I might add, one of her biggest fans.他是她的丈夫，容我再补充一句，也是她的铁杆粉丝之一。 6 — used to say that you are annoyed by something that was or was not done应该（表示对已做或未做的某事感到气恼） You might [=could] at least apologize!你至少应该道歉！ If you weren't coming, you might (at least) have told me in advance!如果你不来，你（至少）要提前通知我！ 7 — used to indicate what is or was expected表示不出意料 You might [=would] think that he would be more grateful after all I've done for him.你会认为他会因我为他的付出而更加感激。 I might [=should] have known you wouldn't keep your promise!我本应该了解你不会信守诺言！ 8 — used in speech when asking a question about someone or something that surprises or annoys you究竟，到底（用于口语，询问有关使人惊讶或生气的某人或某事物） “I have a request to make.” “And what might that be?” [=what is your request?]“我想提个要求。”“会是什么要求？” And who might you be? [=who are you?]你究竟是谁？ 2 might /ˈmaɪt/ noun 2 might /ˈmaɪt/ noun Learner's definition of MIGHT [noncount] : power to do something : force or strength力量 an impressive display of military might军事力量的壮观展示 the legal might of the government政府的法制权威 He swung the bat with all his might. [=he swung the bat as hard as he could]他全力挥拍。 might makes right or might is right — used to say that people who have power are able to do what they want because no one can stop them强权即公理 |
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