| 单词 | can |
| 释义 | can —can /kæn/ noun (CONTAINER) A2 [C] (UK ALSO tin) a closed metal container, especially cylinder-shaped, in which some types of drink and food are sold: » a can of soup/beansThesaurus+: ↑Containers for liquids and gasesF0 [C] (UK ALSO tin) the amount of food or drink that is contained in a can: » You'll need a can of tuna for this recipe.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal measurements of volume , ↑Measurements of volumeF0 [C] a metal container, especially one with a lid, handle, and shaped opening for pouring: » an oil can» a can of paintThesaurus+: ↑Containers for liquids and gasesnoun (PRISON) the can [S] US► F0 INFORMAL FOR prison: » He spent ten years in the can for armed robbery.Thesaurus+: ↑Prisons and parts of prisonsnoun (TOILET) the can US► F0 INFORMAL FOR toiletThesaurus+: ↑The toiletverb [T] (-nn-) (FOOD) ↑Verb Endings for can ► F0 to put food and drink into a closed metal container without air: » He works in a factory where they can fruit.Thesaurus+: ↑Preserving and storing foodThesaurus+: ↑Industrial processingverb [T] (-nn-) MAINLY US INFORMAL (STOP) ↑Verb Endings for can ► F0 to stop doing something or making noise: » Hey, can it, would you? I'm trying to sleep.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an end—can STRONG /kæn/ WEAK /kən/modal verb (ABILITY) A1 to be able to: » Can you drive?» She can speak four languages.» Can you read that sign from this distance?» The doctors are doing all that they can, but she's still not breathing properly.» Do the best you can - I realize the circumstances are not ideal.» If the party is awful, we can always leave (= that would be one possible solution to our problem).» "She's really furious about it." "Can you blame her (= I'm not surprised)?"Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probablecan do US INFORMALF0 used to say that you can and will do something: » "Will you mail this letter for me, please?" "Can do."» "I need you to pick up the kids today." "Sorry, no can do (= no I can't)."Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctant• • • Extra Examples:» I don't know how he can afford a new car on his salary.» Cats can see in the dark.» The water's not deep here - look, I can touch the bottom.» I doubt whether I can finish the work on time.» Computers can perform millions of calculations every second.Common mistake: can! Can is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'can to do something', say can do something:✗ I'm glad you can to come to my cousin's wedding.» I'm glad you can come to my cousin's wedding.modal verb (OFFER) ► A1 used in polite offers of help: » Can I help you with those bags?» I'm afraid Ms Ferguson has already left the office. Can I be of any help?Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressions• • • Extra Examples:» Is there anything I can do to help?» You can go instead of me, if you want.» You look lost - can I help you?» What a lot of bags! Can I carry something for you?» "If you like I can do some shopping for you." "That's a very kind offer."Common mistake: can! Can is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'can to do something', say can do something:✗ I'm glad you can to come to my cousin's wedding.» I'm glad you can come to my cousin's wedding.modal verb (PERMISSION) A1 to be allowed to: » Can I use your bike, John?» You can park over there.» You can have a piece of cake after you've eaten your vegetables!Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingF0 INFORMAL sometimes used to tell someone angrily to do something: » If you carry on being horrible to your sister, Sophie, you can just go to bed!Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands• • • Extra Examples:» If you finish early you can go home.» She can come whenever she likes, as far as I'm concerned.» Finish up your dinner and you can have dessert.» How early can you get off this afternoon?» Anyone can go - you don't have to be invited.Common mistake: can! Can is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'can to do something', say can do something:✗ I'm glad you can to come to my cousin's wedding.» I'm glad you can come to my cousin's wedding.modal verb (POSSIBILITY) ► A2 used to express possibility: » You can get stamps from the local newsagents.» You can get very nasty skin diseases from bathing in dirty water.» Smoking can cause cancer.» Noise can be quite a problem when you're living in a flat.» He can be really annoying at times (= he is sometimes very annoying).Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» Couples who are childless can feel excluded from the rest of society.» Children can choke on peanuts.» Clearance of a cheque can take up to a week.» You can get travel concessions if you are under 26.» Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit.Common mistake: can! Can is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'can to do something', say can do something:✗ I'm glad you can to come to my cousin's wedding.» I'm glad you can come to my cousin's wedding.modal verb (REQUEST) ► A1 used to request something: » If you see Adrian, can you tell him I'm in London next weekend?» Can you make a little less noise, please? I'm trying to work.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requests• • • Extra Examples:» I can't get the cork out of the bottle - can you try?» Excuse me, can I just get past?» It's freezing in here - can I close the window?» Please can I have a go on your bike?» Andrew, can you help me install this software?Common mistake: can! Can is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'can to do something', say can do something:✗ I'm glad you can to come to my cousin's wedding.» I'm glad you can come to my cousin's wedding. |
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