might
柯林斯词典
- MODAL USES
1. MODAL You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. 有可能会; 也许会[含糊]
There's a report today that smoking might be banned in most buildings. 今日有报道说大多数建筑里有可能要禁止吸烟。
I might well regret it later. 我以后也许会对此很后悔。
2. MODAL You use might to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain. 或许 (是)[含糊]
She and Robert's father had not given up hope that he might be alive. 她和罗伯特的父亲都没有放弃他可能还活着的希望。
You might be right. 你或许是对的。
3. MODAL You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. 可能 (发生)[含糊]
America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right. 如果把方向盘装在右侧,美国有可能在这些岛屿销售更多的车辆。
4. MODAL You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. 可能 (对过去的事进行推测或提供解释)
I heard what might have been an explosion. 我听到的可能是爆炸的声音。
5. MODAL You use might have with a past participle to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. (表示与过去事实相反的虚拟语气) 本来可能
If she had had to give up riding she might have taken up sailing competitively. 如果当时她不得不放弃马术,她可能就已经从事帆船竞赛了。
6. MODAL You use might in statements where you are accepting the truth of a situation, but contrasting it with something that is more important. 也许 (接受事实,但与更重要的事对比)
They might not have two cents to rub together, but at least they have a kind of lifestyle that is different. 他们也许手里没有几个钱,但至少他们过着一种与众不同的生活方式。
7. MODAL You use might when you are saying emphatically that someone ought to do the thing mentioned, especially when you are annoyed because they have not done it. 应该 (做但还没做)[强调]
You might have told me that before!
你以前就该告诉我这件事!
8. MODAL You use might to make a suggestion or to give advice in a very polite way. (表示礼貌的建议) 可以[礼貌]
They might be wise to stop advertising on television. 他们可以明智些,停止在电视上做广告。
9. MODAL You use might as a polite way of interrupting someone, asking a question, making a request, or introducing what you are going to say next. (礼貌地打断、提问等) 可以[正式,口语]
Might I make a suggestion?
我可以提个建议么?
Might I ask what you're doing here?
我可以问问你在这里做什么吗?
10. MODAL You use might in expressions such as I might have known and I might have guessed to indicate that you are not surprised at a disappointing event or fact. 早该 (表示不感到意外)
I might have known I'd find you with some little slut. 我早该知道会发现你跟某个小荡妇在一起。
11. might as well→see well
MODAL
1. N-UNCOUNT Might is power or strength. 力量[正式]
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor. 军队的力量最终可能成为一个决定性的因素。
2. PHRASE If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy. 竭尽全力地
She swung the hammer at his head with all her might. 她用尽全力抡起锤子砸向他的脑袋。
返回 might
might /maɪt/
NOUN USES
might /maɪt/
剑桥词典
- "I thought you might have helped , " she replied peevishly.
- He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.
- Jan hasn't got a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.
- I suggested that a cup of tea might settle her stomach .
- I've brought with me an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.
- He hesitated before ringing her, fearful of what she might say.
- I waited in all evening in the fond hope that he might call .
- I might go along to the party later .
- You should hang onto that painting - it might be valuable one day .
- Keep a lookout for small objects that a baby might swallow .
- Might I borrow your pen ?
- He asked if he might accompany her.
- Might I sit with you?
- You might like to stay an extra night .
- You might prefer a stronger drink ?
- I thought you might like to consider a holiday .
might modal verb (MAY)
past simple of the verb may, used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought , asked , etc.
(may 的过去式)可能,可以
I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry . 我给他拿了些三明治,因为我想他可能饿了。
Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake (= he said "May I have another piece of cake , please ?"). 小男孩非常礼貌地问他可否再吃一块蛋糕。
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might modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done, or that something is true although not very likely(表示可能性)可能,也许
I might come and visit you next year , if I can save enough money . 如果我能存下足够的钱,明年我也许会来看你。
Don't go any closer - it might be dangerous /it might not be safe . 别再走近了——那可能很危险/不安全。
Driving so fast , he might have had a nasty accident (= it could have happened but it did not). 他开得这么快,早就可能出大事的。
The rain might have stopped by now. 现在雨也许已停了。
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might modal verb (PERMISSION)
mainly UK formal US old-fashionedused as a more polite form of may when asking for permission
(用于请求许可,语气较 may 更婉转)可以,能
Might I ask a question ? 我能问个问题吗?
I wonder if I might have a quick look at your newspaper ? 我想能否看一下你的报纸?
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might modal verb (SUGGESTION)
used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way(用于礼貌地建议)可以,也许
You might try a little more basil in the sauce next time . 下次你可以试着在调味汁里多加点罗勒。
I thought you might want to join me for dinner . 我想你兴许愿意和我一起吃晚饭。
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might modal verb (SHOULD)
used to suggest , especially angrily, what someone should do to be pleasant , correct , polite , etc.
(表示婉转的责备)应该
You might at least try to look like you're enjoying yourself! 你至少应该努力做出开心的样子!
"I asked my boss over for dinner tonight ." "Well, you might have asked me first!" “今晚我要请老板吃饭。”“噢,你该预先告诉我的!”
might modal verb (INTRODUCE)
(also may)used to introduce a statement that is very different from the statement you really want to make, in order to compare the two
(用于引出与真正想说的话完全不同的话,以将两者对比)也许
The amount you save might be small , but it's still worth doing. 你省下来的也许很少,但还是值得这么做。
习语
I might have knownmight I ask/inquire/know 返回 might