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noun

力量，权力，势力

Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.

Examples :

"The teacher's might in the classroom was respected by all the students. "

老师在课堂上的威望让所有学生都尊敬。

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noun

力量，威力。

Physical strength or force.

Examples :

"He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move."

他用尽了全身的力气去推，但它还是纹丝不动。

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noun

力量，能力

The ability to do something.

Examples :

"The child's might was impressive for his age; he could lift heavy boxes. "

这个孩子力气真大，以他的年纪来说简直令人印象深刻；他竟然能举起很重的箱子。

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adjective

强大，有力的

Mighty; powerful.

Examples :

"The mountain climber had a mighty grip on the rope. "

那个登山者紧紧地抓住绳子，他的手劲非常大。

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adjective

可能，也许，或许。

Examples :

"The possibility of rain might make the picnic a little soggy. "

下雨的可能性或许会让野餐变得有点湿漉漉的。

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verb

力量，权力

To be strong; to have power (over).

Examples :

"The new gym teacher might the unruly students into better behavior. "

新的体育老师或许能用力量和权威让那些不守规矩的学生变得更好。

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verb

可能，可以.

(auxiliary) To be able; can.

Examples :

"You might want to study harder for the upcoming test. "

你最好更努力地准备即将到来的考试，这样可能会考得更好。

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verb

可以，能够

To be able to go.

Examples :

"I might go to the park after school today. "

今天放学后我可能会去公园。

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verb

可以，也许.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.

Examples :

"you may smoke outside; may I sit there?"

你可以在外面抽烟；我可以坐在那里吗？

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verb

可能，也许.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.

Examples :

"My sister might be late for school today. "

我妹妹今天上学可能要迟到。

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verb

但愿，要是。

(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

Examples :

"may you win; may the weather be sunny"

但愿你赢；但愿天气晴朗。

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verb

也许，可能，或许

Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

Examples :

"I might be able to help you with your math homework, but I'm not sure I understand the concept myself. "

我或许可以帮你做数学作业，但我自己也不太确定是否理解了这个概念。

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verb

可能，也许，可以

(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.

Examples :

"My teacher might assign extra homework this week. "

这个星期我的老师可能会布置额外的作业。

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verb

本可以，原本可以

Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.

Examples :

"Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm."

嘿，哥们，你本可以提醒我一声有雷暴的。

grammar language past word essential

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verb

也许，可能，纵然.

(auxiliary) Even though.

Examples :

"I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady."

纵然我可能坐在轮椅上，但我仍然希望被当作一位女士对待。

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verb

可以，也许

(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission

Examples :

"Might I take the last biscuit?"

我可以吃最后一块饼干吗？

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