might
/maɪt; maɪt/ modal
v (neg 否定式 might not, contracted form 缩约式 mightn't/ ˈmaɪtnt; `maɪtnt/)
1 (indicating permission 用以表示许可)
Might I make a suggestion? 我可以提个建议吗?
If I might just put in a word here... 容我在此略置一词.... =>Usage 1 at may1 见may1所附用法第1项.
2 (indicating possibility 表示可能)
He `might get here in time, but I can't be sure. 他可能及时来到这里, 不过我不能肯定.
This ointment might help to clear up your rash. 这种药膏也许能消除你的皮疹.
The pills might have cured him, if only he'd taken them regularly. 他要是按时服用这些药丸, 本来是可能治得好的. =>Usage 2 at may1 见may1所附用法第2项.
3 (asking for information 用於问讯情况)
And who might `she be? 那麽她能是哪一位呢?
How long might `that take? 那要多长时间? =>Usage 4 at may1 见may1所附用法第4项.
4 (used to make polite requests or appeals 用於婉转的请求或吁请)
You might just (ie Please) call in at the supermarket for me. 请顺便为我去一趟超级市场吧.
I think you might at least offer to help! 我认为你至少可以主动帮帮忙吧! =>Usage at would 用法见would. might: pt of may1.
might / maɪt; maɪt/ n [U]
1 great strength or power 力气; 力量; 威力; 权力
I pushed the rock with all my might. 我用全力推那块大石.
We fear the military might of the enemy. 我们惧怕敌人强大的军事力量. 2 (idm 习语) ,might is `right (saying 谚) having the power to do sth gives one the right to do it 强权就是公理. with ,might and `main (rhet 修辞) with all one's physical strength 竭尽全力.