can
/kæn; kən/
modal v.
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
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She can speak three languages.
她会说三种语言。
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Can you help me carry this box?
你能帮我搬这个箱子吗?
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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)
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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
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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。
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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。