may
美 [meɪ]
英 [meɪ]
- modalv.可能；（转折前所述情况属实）也许；（征求同意或表示允许）可以
- n.山楂花
- 网络五月；梅；五月份
过去式：might 复数：mays
v.
might,could,may well
may
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1. | （有可能但不肯定）也许，可能used to say that sth is possible |
That may or may not be true. 这可能是真的，也可能不是。 | |
He may have(= perhaps he has) missed his train. 他可能没赶上火车。 | |
They may well win. 他们完全可能赢。 | |
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. 市场上有各种程序，可以称为设计辅助工具。 |
2. | （转折前所述情况属实）也许，可能used when admitting that sth is true before introducing another point, argument, etc. |
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. 他或许是一位好父亲，但却是个很糟糕的丈夫。 |
3. | （征求同意或表示允许）可以used to ask for or give permission |
May I come in? 我可以进来吗？ | |
You may come in if you wish. 你想进来就进来吧。 |
4. | （礼貌地评价或提问等）可以used as a polite way of making a comment, asking a question, etc. |
You look lovely, if I may say so. 我觉得你看上去很可爱。 | |
May I ask why you took that decision? 我可否问一下你为什么要作出那样的决定？ | |
If I may just add one thing… 我想再补充一点… |
5. | （表示愿望）但愿used to express wishes and hopes |
May she rest in peace. 愿她安息。 | |
Business has been thriving in the past year. Long may it continue to do so. 在过去的一年里生意蒸蒸日上。但愿这种情况能持续下去。 |
6. | （表明目的）可以，能够used to say what the purpose of sth is |
There is a need for more resources so that all children may have a decent education. 需要更多的资源投入，让所有的孩子都受到良好的教育。 |
IDM
I know that he has tried hard; be that as it may, his work is just not good enough. 我知道他已经尽力了，尽管如此，他的工作仍不太理想。 |
be that as it may
尽管如此despite that
I know that he has tried hard; be that as it may, his work is just not good enough. 我知道他已经尽力了，尽管如此，他的工作仍不太理想。 |