故意思的英文单词“can”
最早学习“can”这个单词,只晓得是“可以”的意思。今天在收藏的牛津字典里学习到幽默的涵义:
1、可以、能
Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself.
别为我担心,我会照顾好本人的。
Can I help you?
What can I do for you?
我能为你做什么么?
2、a canner :一个装罐头工人
Can you can a can like a canner?
你能像装罐工人那样装一个罐头么?
“can a can”:第一个“can”是动词装罐头这个举措;第二个是名词罐头的意思
Do you konw how many cans can a canner can?
你晓得一个装罐工人能装几多罐头么?
3、“can”的已往式“could”,“could use”在白话里常常表现必要的意思,跟“need”涵义一样
I could use the bathroom. 我必要上洗手间。
I could use some help. 我必要帮助。
I could really use some coffee right now. 我如今真想来些咖啡。
I could use a miracle right now. 我如今必要个古迹。
You look tired, I just think you could use some downtime. 你看起来很累,我想你必要休憩下。