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单词 maybe
释义 maybe
maybe /ˈmeɪ.bi/ adverb
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A2 used to show that something is possible or that something might be true:
» Maybe they'll come tomorrow.» Maybe you were right after all.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable
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F0 INFORMAL used to show that a number or amount is approximate:
» There were 200, maybe 300, refugees on the boat.Thesaurus+: ↑Approximate
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A2 used to politely suggest or ask for something:
» Maybe Ted would like to go.» Maybe we should start again.Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals
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F0 used to avoid giving a clear or certain answer to a question:
» "Are you coming to Kelly's party?" "Maybe."Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievable
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F0 used to mean that something is a possible explanation for why something else happened:
» "Why were you chosen for the team and not me?" "Maybe it's because I've been to more practice sessions than you."Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable
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Extra Examples:» "Is she old?" "Fairly old - late sixties maybe."» "Can we go to the park after school?" "Maybe - it depends whether I get all my work finished."» Maybe you'll get a letter from Daddy in the post today.» I think maybe I ought to go round there and apologize for what I said.» "Are you going out tonight?" "Maybe, maybe not - I haven't decided yet."
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