单词 | could |
释义 | Word Frequency could(kʊd) verb (takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive) 1. used as an auxiliary to make the past tense of can1 2. used as an auxiliary, esp in polite requests or in conditional sentences, to makethe subjunctive mood of can1 could I see you tonight? she'd telephone if she could 3. used as an auxiliary to indicate suggestion of a course of action you could take the car tomorrow if it's raining 4. (often foll by well) used as an auxiliary to indicate a possibility he could well be a spy Word origin Old English cūthe; influenced by would, should; see can1 |
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