助動(dòng)詞 (Modal Auxiliaries)
1.語(yǔ)氣助動(dòng)詞,給予主動(dòng)詞一種感情的色彩,如許可、禁止、猜測(cè)、可能、潛力等。
2.助動(dòng)詞 + V ; 助動(dòng)詞 + not + V; 助動(dòng)詞 + S + V ?
can, could, be able to
能力
Michael can speak French. Michael會(huì)說(shuō)法文。
Can he (=Is he able to) speak German, too? 他也會(huì)說(shuō)德文嗎?
I could (=was able to) speak a little Spanish.
我以前會(huì)說(shuō)一點(diǎn)點(diǎn)西班牙文。
I can't solve this math problem. 這道數(shù)學(xué)題我解不出來(lái)。
Cats are able to climb trees. 貓會(huì)爬樹(shù)。
What can I do for you? 有何貴干?
I could (=was able to)run fast when I was young.
我年輕的時(shí)候跑得很快。
She spoke pretty fast, but I could (=was able to) understand what she was saying.
她說(shuō)話(huà)相當(dāng)快但我了解她說(shuō)什么。
I couldn't (=wasn't able to) sleep well last night.
我昨晚睡不好。