英语词汇“mightless”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

might¹ auxiliary (modal) v. [~ + root form of a verb], pres. sing. and pl. might;
past might.

- (used to express the speaker's uncertainty about the possibility of the occurrence of the main verb):It might rain. You might be right.
- (used to express an opinion about something that did not happen, but for which there was a strong possibility):I can't believe he did that; he might have been killed! (= There was a possibility, but in fact he was not killed)
- (used to express that some action is or would have been a good idea):They might at least have tried to get there on time.
- (used to suggest some action):You might begin by apologizing to her.
- (used to express politeness when asking for something or for permission):Might I speak to you for a moment?
pt. of may¹:I asked if we might borrow their car.
(used with another phrase or clause to express the condition, purpose, or result of something):Let's agree on this so that (as a result) we might go home early. Difficult as it might be, we managed to do it.

Idioms

might as well. (used to express an opinion that there is no good reason for not doing the action of the main verb):I can't stay awake so I might as well go to bed.

might² n. [uncountable]

physical strength:He swung with all his might.
superior strength;
force:didn't believe that might makes right.
power to be effective:the might of the ballot box.

might¹ auxiliary v.

pt. of may ¹.
(used to express possibility):They might be at the station.
(used to express advisability):You might at least thank me.
(used in polite requests for permission):Might I speak to you for a moment?

might² n.

physical strength:He swung with all his might.
superior power or strength;
force:the theory that might makes right.
power or ability to do or accomplish;
capacity:the might of the ballot box.
Idiomswith might and main, with all the vigor, force, or energy at one's command:They pulled with might and main.

bef. 900; Middle English myghte, Old English miht, meaht; cognate with German macht, Gothic mahts; akin to may¹

might′less, adj.

1–3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See strength.

1–3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged weakness.

单词	mightless
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 might¹ /maɪt/USA pronunciation auxiliary (modal) v. [~ + root form of a verb], pres. sing. and pl. might; past might. (used to express the speaker's uncertainty about the possibility of the occurrence of the main verb):It might rain. You might be right. (used to express an opinion about something that did not happen, but for which there was a strong possibility):I can't believe he did that; he might have been killed! (= There was a possibility, but in fact he was not killed) (used to express that some action is or would have been a good idea):They might at least have tried to get there on time. (used to suggest some action):You might begin by apologizing to her. (used to express politeness when asking for something or for permission):Might I speak to you for a moment? pt. of may¹:I asked if we might borrow their car. (used with another phrase or clause to express the condition, purpose, or result of something):Let's agree on this so that (as a result) we might go home early. Difficult as it might be, we managed to do it. Idioms might as well. (used to express an opinion that there is no good reason for not doing the action of the main verb):I can't stay awake so I might as well go to bed. might² /maɪt/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] physical strength:He swung with all his might. superior strength; force:didn't believe that might makes right. power to be effective:the might of the ballot box. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 might¹ (mīt),USA pronunciation auxiliary v. pt. of may ¹. (used to express possibility):They might be at the station. (used to express advisability):You might at least thank me. (used in polite requests for permission):Might I speak to you for a moment? might² (mīt),USA pronunciation n. physical strength:He swung with all his might. superior power or strength; force:the theory that might makes right. power or ability to do or accomplish; capacity:the might of the ballot box. Idiomswith might and main, with all the vigor, force, or energy at one's command:They pulled with might and main. bef. 900; Middle English myghte, Old English miht, meaht; cognate with German macht, Gothic mahts; akin to may¹ might′less, adj. 1–3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See strength. 1–3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged weakness.
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