could
US /kʊd/
UK /kʊd/
1.
能, 可以
used to indicate possibility or ability in the past
:
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She could run very fast when she was younger.
她年輕時能跑得很快。
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I could hear the music from my room.
我能從我的房間聽到音樂。
2.
可能, 可以
used to express possibility or uncertainty
:
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It could rain later today.
今天晚些時候可能會下雨。
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That could be true.
那可能是真的。
3.
能, 可以
used to make a polite request or suggestion
:
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Could you please pass the salt?
能請你把鹽遞給我嗎？
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We could go for a walk later.
我們晚些時候可以去散步。