could
🇺🇸
/kəd/
🇬🇧
/kəd/
verb
A1
past form of 'can'
I could hear them talking yesterday.
我昨天能听到他们在说话。
A1
used to ask for permission
Could I borrow your pen?
我可以借用你的笔吗？
A1
used to make polite requests
Could you help me with this?
你能帮我一下这个吗？
B1
used to show possibility
It could rain later today.
今天晚些时候可能会下雨。
B1
used to make suggestions
You could try calling him.
你可以试着给他打个电话。
R
used to show annoyance about something not done
They could have told me earlier!
他们本可以早点告诉我的！
R
used to emphasize strong feelings
I'm so happy I could cry!
我太高兴了，简直要哭了！
translation
能, 可以吗, 请, 可能, 建议, 居然不, 真能