may
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/meɪ/
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/meɪ/
used to say something is possible
It may rain today.
今天可能会下雨。
used to ask for or give permission
You may leave now.
你现在可以离开了。
used to admit something is true before making another point
He may be tired, but he still needs to finish his work.
他可能累了,但他仍然需要完成工作。
used as a polite way to ask or comment
May I ask a question?
我可以问个问题吗?
used to express wishes and hopes
May you have a happy birthday.
祝你生日快乐。
used to say the purpose of something
We study hard so that we may succeed.
我们努力学习,以便能够成功。
the white or pink flowers of the hawthorn tree
The may is blooming in the garden.
山楂花在花园里盛开着。