| 释义 |
may
Learner's definition of MAY [modal verb] 1 — used to indicate that something is possible or probable可能，也许（表示某情况是可能的） -
They may still succeed.他们也许还能成功。 -
Do you think they may [=can, could, might] still succeed?你认为他们还有可能成功吗？ -
“Have they failed?” “They may have.” = (Brit) “They may have done.” [=it's possible that they failed]“他们失败了？”“也许是吧。” -
You may [=might, could] be right.你或许是对的。 -
If you work hard now, you may end up sitting in the boss's chair some day!如果你现在努力工作，也许将来有一天会当上老板！ -
What you see may (well/very well) surprise you.你所见到的（很）可能令你吃惊。 -
There may be some difficulties ahead.未来也许会有一些困难。 -
I think he may be trying to cheat us.我认为他可能在试图欺骗我们。 -
It may possibly be true, mightn't it? [=(less formally) it could possibly be true, couldn't it?]这有可能是真的，对吗？ -
May it not [=mightn't it, (less formally) couldn't it] after all turn out to be true?一切证明属实后，这还有可能是假的吗？ -
This vacation may [=might] not be so bad after all.这个假期最后也许不会那么糟糕。 -
When you're older, you may understand.当你长大一些，你或许就明白了。 -
We may go if they ask us, but then again we may not.如果他们邀请我们，我们有可能会去，不过到时我们也可能不去。 -
As you may or may not have heard, we've won!不管你听说还是没听说，我们赢了！ 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 may [=might] be slow, but he does very good work. = Slow though he may 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 may [=might] be cold outside, but it's still a beautiful day. [=although it's cold outside, it's still a beautiful day]外面虽然冷，但仍然是个好天气。 -
She may [=might] have been a great actress, but she was a terrible parent.她或许是个伟大的演员，但她曾是位糟糕的母亲。 3 formal — used to indicate that something is allowed可以（表许可） -
You may go now. [=you have permission to leave now]你现在可以走了。 -
No one may enter without a ticket.无票禁止人内。 -
The children may play wherever they choose.孩子可以在他们挑选的任何地方玩耍。 -
You may tell me your opinion, but I won't change my mind.你可以告诉我你的意见，但是我不会改变想法。 — compare can 4b 4 formal — used to ask a question or make a request in a polite way可以（用于礼貌地询问或提出请求） -
“May [=might] I borrow your pen?” “Of course you may!”“我可以借你的笔吗？“当然可以！” -
“May I help you,” asked the waiter, “or are you already being served?”“有什么需要帮助的吗？”侍者问道，“还是您已有人服务了？” -
May I ask who is calling?我可以问是谁打来的电话吗？ -
“May I leave a little early today?” “No, you may not.”“我今天能早点离开吗？”“不，你不可以。” — compare can 4a 5 formal — used to express a wish愿，祝（用于表达愿望） -
Long may the Queen reign! [=I hope the Queen will reign for a long time]愿女王陛下福荫永存！ -
May the best man win!愿最好的人获胜！ -
May you have a long and happy life!祝你幸福长寿！ 6 formal — used to make a polite suggestion可以，也许（用于提出礼貌的建议） 7 formal — used in various polite expressions with I与I连用，用于各种礼貌表达 -
May I just say how pleased I am to be here. [=I would like to say how pleased I am to be here]我只想说来到这儿我非常高兴。 -
If I may (interrupt you), would you please repeat the answer?如果可以（打断一下），请您重复一下问题好吗？ -
I'd like to ask a question, if I may.如果可以的话，我想提个问题。 -
This has been, if I may say so, one of the happiest days of my life.要让我说的话，这是我人生中最开心的日子之一。 8 formal + old-fashioned — used to indicate the reason for something or the purpose of something可以，能够（用于指明某事的原因或目的） be that as it may formal — used to introduce a statement that is somehow different from what has just been said尽管如此 -
There has been some improvement in the economy in recent months, but, be that as it may [=despite that, even so], many people are still looking for work.近几个月经济稍有好转，但尽管如此，许多人还在寻找工作。 — see also come what may at 1come |