can

/kæn; kən/ modal v.
标准词条 CET-4IELTS
一句话记住

能;会;可以

释义与例句

modal v. 能;会;可以
used to say that someone has the ability to do something, or that something is allowed or possible
  1. She can speak three languages.
    她会说三种语言。
  2. Can you help me carry this box?
    你能帮我搬这个箱子吗?
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. You can leave your bags at the front desk.
    你可以把包寄存在前台。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 can 后接动词原形,没有人称变化:he can swim,不说 he can swims;否定式为 cannot 或 can't。

词族与关联词

易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
  • may 可以;可能
    can 和 may 都可请求或许可,can 更日常,may 更正式;表示能力时通常用 can,不用 may,如 She can swim。
    May I use your computer for a moment? 我可以用一下你的电脑吗?
常见搭配
  • can do something 能做某事
    Even a beginner can do this exercise. 即使是初学者也能做这个练习。
  • cannot afford 负担不起
    We cannot afford to waste any more time. 我们再也浪费不起时间了。