may
may1
(3rd sing. present may; past might mʌɪt)
be that as it may
may2
noun
(3rd sing. present may; past might mʌɪt)
- expressing possibility
可能，也许，会
that may be true.
那也许是真的。
he may well win.
他很可能赢。
■used when admitting that something is so before making another, more important point
可能，也许
they may have been old-fashioned but they were excellent teachers.
他们也许很守旧，但他们都是优秀的教师。 - expressing permission
可以
you may use a sling if you wish.
你如果愿意的话可以用绷带。
may I ask a few questions?.
我可以问几个问题吗？。 - expressing a wish or hope
祝，愿
may she rest in peace.
愿她安息。
be that as it may
- despite that; nevertheless
尽管如此；就算那样
- another way of saying might as well
同 might as well （参见 might）
- that may or may not be so (implying that this is not a significant consideration)
这很难说；事情未必会这样（暗示所考虑的事情并不重要）
- Old English mæg, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning 'have power'; related to Dutch mogen and German mögen, also to main and might
- On the difference in use between may and can, see usage at can
may2
noun
- [mass noun]the hawthorn or its blossom
山楂；山楂花
- late Middle English: from May
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