| 单词 | may blossom |
| 释义 | may blossom —may /meɪ/ modal verb (POSSIBILITY) ► A2 used to express possibility: » There may be other problems that we don't know about.» I may see you tomorrow before I leave.» The cause of the accident may never be discovered.» The explosion may have been caused by a faulty electrical connection.» We'd better not interfere - she may not like it.» There may be some evidence to suggest she's guilty, but it's hardly conclusive.→ COMPARE MIGHT(Cf. ↑might) modal verb (POSSIBILITY)Thesaurus+: ↑AchievableThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation.» People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech.» This afternoon we may see some wintry showers over higher ground.» We may have to sell the house, but I hope it won't come to that.» I worry about the destructive effect that violent films may have on children.Common mistake: may! May is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'may does something', say may do something:✗ It may sounds strange but it works!» It may sound strange but it works!Common mistake: may be or maybe?! May and be appear together as two separate words when they are both used as verbs:» I may be late for dinner tonight.! Remember: the adverb maybe is always written as one word:» Maybe you should leave work earlier?Common mistake: may or can?! Warning: Choose the correct verb!! To talk about the possibility that something will happen when you are not certain, use may:» Rory may be late again. The traffic is very heavy.! When you are certain that something is possible, don't say 'may', say can:✗ You may get to my house by bus or by train.» You can get to my house by bus or by train.modal verb FORMAL (PERMISSION) ► B1 used to ask or give permission: » A reader may borrow up to six books at any one time.» "May I help myself to some more food?" "Yes, of course."» Hi, my name's Tiffany. How may I help you?→ COMPARE MIGHT(Cf. ↑might) modal verb (PERMISSION)Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingThesaurus+: ↑Polite expressions• • • Extra Examples:» Hello, may I speak to Ken Griffey senior, please?» "Higgins, you may go now." "Very good, sir."» Now a round of quick-fire questions - the first person to press their buzzer may answer.» Ask your teacher if you may sit at the front of the class until your glasses are repaired.» Excuse me - is this someone's seat, or may I sit here?modal verb FORMAL (WISH) ► F0 used to introduce a wish or a hope: » May you have a long and fruitful marriage.Thesaurus+: ↑Wanting things , ↑Hoping and hopefulnessnoun [U] (ALSO may blossom) ► F0 the flowers of the hawthorn treeThesaurus+: ↑Flowers and flowering plants , ↑Flowers - general wordsThesaurus+: ↑Flowers - general words , ↑Flowers and flowering plants |
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