
might
词源
源自古英语miht,与德语Macht同源,最初表示力量或能力,后发展出表示可能性的情态动词用法。
noun
❶ 指强大的力量或能力,常用于形容人或事物的巨大影响力或控制力。
“The might of the army ensured the country's security.”
(军队的强大力量保障了国家的安全。)
“He used all his might to lift the heavy box.”
(他用尽全力抬起那个沉重的箱子。)
modal verb
❶ 表示可能性或推测,语气比may更不确定,常用于假设或委婉表达。
“It might rain later, so take an umbrella.”
(稍后可能会下雨,所以带把伞吧。)
“She might come to the party if she finishes her work.”
(如果她完成工作,可能会来参加派对。)
❶ 用于委婉地提出请求或建议,语气比may更礼貌或不确定。
“Might I borrow your pen for a moment?”
(我可以借用一下你的笔吗?)
“You might want to check the details before signing.”
(你可能想在签字前检查一下细节。)
常见短语
with all one's might — 用尽全力,表示某人竭尽所能去做某事。
“She pulled the rope with all her might.”
(她用尽全力拉绳子。)
might as well — 表示建议做某事,因为不做也没有更好的选择。
“Since we're already here, we might as well visit the museum.”
(既然我们已经到这里了,不妨参观一下博物馆。)