四级语法精要:情态动词(一)
may/might表示允许和可能:
1. 允许:询问或说明一件事可不可以做.
May I trouble you with a question?
You may take this seat if you like.
He asked if he might glance through my album.
You might as well speak your mind. (比may...显得婉转一些)
2. 可能:表示一件事或许发生(或是某种情况可能会存在)
You may walk ten miles without
seeing a house.
She was afraid they might not like the idea.
A bad thing might be turned to good account.
3. might 表示请求:
Might I ask for a photograph of your baby? (比May I ...更客气一些)
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