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would

UK /wʊd/US /wʊd/

词源

源自古英语“wolde”,是“will”的过去式形式,后来演变为情态动词的用法。

modal verb

❶ 用于表示过去习惯性的动作或状态,相当于中文的“过去常常”。

“When I was a child, I would play in the park every day.”

(我小时候,每天都会在公园里玩耍。)

“She would always bring cookies to class.”

(她过去总是带饼干来上课。)

❶ 用于表示假设或想象的情况,相当于中文的“会”或“要”。

“If I had more time, I would travel the world.”

(如果我有更多时间,我会去环游世界。)

“She would be happy if you called her.”

(如果你给她打电话,她会很高兴的。)

❶ 用于礼貌地提出请求或建议,相当于中文的“可以”或“愿意”。

“Would you please pass me the salt?”

(请你把盐递给我好吗?)

“Would you like some coffee?”

(你想喝点咖啡吗?)

同义词:used to, might, could

常见短语

would rather — 表示宁愿选择某事物或做某事,常用于表达偏好或选择。

“I would rather stay home than go out tonight.”

(我今晚宁愿待在家里也不愿出去。)

would like — 礼貌地表达想要某物或想做某事,相当于中文的“想要”。

“I would like a cup of tea, please.”

(请给我一杯茶。)