| 单词 | might |
| 释义 | might —might /maɪt/ modal verb (ALSO may) (INTRODUCE) ► F0 used to introduce a statement that is very different from the statement you really want to make, in order to compare the two: » Leeds might be an excellent team, but today they played appallingly.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrastCommon mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.modal verb (MAY) ► F0 PAST SIMPLE OF the verb may, used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought, asked, etc.: » I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry.» Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake (= he said "May I have another piece of cake, please?").• • • Extra Examples:» "I thought you might have helped, " she replied peevishly.» He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.» Jan hasn't got a ticket but I thought we might sneak her in.» I suggested that a cup of tea might settle her stomach.» I've brought with me an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you.Common mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.modal verb (POSSIBILITY) ► A2 used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done, or that something is true although not very likely: » I might come and visit you in America next year, if I can save enough money.» Don't go any closer - it might be dangerous/it mightn't be safe.» Driving so fast, he might have had a nasty accident (= it could have happened but it did not).» The rain might have stopped by now.Thesaurus+: ↑AchievableThesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» He hesitated before ringing her, fearful of what she might say.» I waited in all evening in the fond hope that he might call.» I might go along to the party later.» You should hang onto that painting - it might be valuable one day.» Keep a lookout for small objects that a baby might swallow.Common mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.modal verb (SHOULD) ► F0 used to suggest, especially angrily, what someone should do to be pleasant, correct, polite, etc.: » You might at least try to look like you're enjoying yourself!» "I've asked the boss to dinner tonight." "Well, you might have warned me!"Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposalsCommon mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.modal verb (SUGGESTION) ► C1 used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way: » You might like to try a little more basil in the sauce next time.» I thought you might like to join me for dinner.Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressions• • • Extra Examples:» You might like to stay an extra night.» You might prefer a stronger drink?» I thought you might like to consider a holiday.Common mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.modal verb UK FORMAL (PERMISSION) ► F0 used as a more polite form of may when asking for permission: » Might I ask a question?» I wonder if I might have a quick look at your newspaper?Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requests• • • Extra Examples:» Might I borrow your pen?» He asked if he might accompany her.» Might I sit with you?Common mistake: might! Might is followed by an infinitive verb without 'to'.! Don't say 'might does something', say might do something:✗ This year's group might includes several vegetarians.» This year's group might include several vegetarians.noun [U] ► F0 power, strength, or force: » Pizarro defeated the might of the Inca Empire with only a few hundred men.» She struggled with all her might to get free.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to control |
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