might

might

[mait]

aux.可能, 也许
may的过去式
n.威力, 力量

例句与用法：

You might do me a favor?

你或许能帮我—个忙吧?

That might be in your favor.

那可能对你有利。

If someone had been with him, he might not have been drowned.

如果有人在他旁边，或许他就不会溺死。

The boy might have known the truth, but I am not quite sure.

这男孩当时也许知道真相，但我不很确定。

The promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve.

答应给他们奖励可以坚定他们的决心。

I thought it might be true.

我曾认为这可能是真的。

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n.[U]

1. 力量, 威力; 能力

To be frank, this mission is beyond my might.

说实话, 这一使命非我能力所及。

He fought back with all his might.

他倾全力反击。

2. 强权; 势力

v.aux.

1. (may的过去式)(表示可能、不确定、期望、许可等, 相当于may, 但更带迟疑、婉转等色彩)可能; 可以

It might rain.

可能下雨。

2. (may的过去式)(用于表示与事实相反情况的虚拟语气中)会, 能

If you were older you might understand.

假如你年龄再大一点, 你就会理解了。

3. (may的过去式)(表示请求或婉转的责备)请; 应该

You might at least apologize.

你至少应该道歉一下。

短语词组：

with might and main

1. 尽全力

Workers of our factory are working with might and main to raise labor productivity.

本厂工人正全力以赴地为提高劳动生产率而工作。