Modal and Other Verbs

可以, 能

When I was younger, I could run faster.

当我年轻时，我能跑得更快。

可能, 也许

It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.

下午晚些时候可能会下雨，所以别忘了带伞。

必须, 得

Students must submit their applications before the deadline.

学生必须在截止日期前提交他们的申请。

会, 将

I will finish my homework before dinner.

我会在晚饭前完成我的作业。

能, 可以

With his carpentry skills, he can craft intricate wooden furniture.

凭借他的木工技能，他可以制作复杂的木制家具。

可能, 也许

It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.

下午晚些时候可能会下雨，所以别忘了带伞。

会, 将

I will finish my homework before dinner.

我会在晚饭前完成我的作业。

应该, 我们...吧

Shall we go to the movies tonight?

我们今晚应该去看电影吗？

过去常常, 曾经

I used to play soccer every weekend when I was younger.

我以前年轻的时候每个周末都踢足球。

意思是, 表示

His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation.

他的沉默意味着他对谈话不感兴趣。

控制, 抑制

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

他在扭伤的脚踝上紧紧缠上绷带以控制肿胀。

携带, 运送

She used a backpack to carry her books to school.

她用背包携带她的书去学校。

保留, 保存

Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?

你需要这份文件回来吗，还是我可以保留它作为我的记录？

等待, 等候

We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop.

我们正在耐心等待雨停。

比较, 对比

She literally took an hour comparing prices before making a purchase.

她在购买前花了整整一个小时比较价格。

改善, 提高

Regular exercise can improve your overall health.

定期锻炼可以改善你的整体健康。

尝试, 努力

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.

他试图举起那个沉重的箱子，但它太重了。

更喜欢, 偏爱

She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.

她更喜欢在派对上穿蓝色的裙子，因为那是她最喜欢的颜色。

重复, 再次做

The teacher regularly repeats important concepts to ensure understanding.

老师定期重复重要概念以确保理解。

跟随, 追随

The team followed their leader up the mountain.

团队跟随他们的领队上了山。

允许, 让

She allowed her children to play in the park.

她允许她的孩子们在公园里玩耍。

赶快, 匆忙

Realizing he was late for the meeting, John hurried to the conference room.

意识到自己开会迟到了，约翰急忙赶往会议室。

改变, 更改

Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.

网上购物改变了人们购买商品和服务的方式。

完成, 结束

She completes her assignments before the deadline.

她在截止日期前完成了她的作业。

挑选, 选择

She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.

她小心翼翼地从树上摘了一个熟苹果。

丢下, 使落下

Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.

物资正在为难民空投。

减少, 降低

The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.

公司决定降低产品价格以吸引更多客户。

继续, 持续

They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills.

他们将继续练习钢琴以提高他们的技能。

停留, 逗留

The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors.

天气太不可预测了，所以最好呆在室内。

点, 主要观点

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

进入

She enters the room with a smile on her face.

她脸上带着微笑走进房间。

拒绝, 谢绝

The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints.

由于时间限制，学生不得不拒绝参加课外俱乐部的邀请。

返回, 回来

After a long vacation, it's time to return home.

长假过后，是时候回家了。

必须, 不得不

I have to finish this report by the end of the day.

我必须在今天结束前完成这份报告。

打破, 折断

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

洗碗时要小心不要打碎玻璃杯。

My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation.

恶化, 变糟

His health condition began to worsen after he stopped taking his medication.

他停止服药后，健康状况开始恶化。