could

KK [kʊd] /kʊd/

動詞

1
能、可以、會can 的過去式
When I was younger, I could run ten kilometers without stopping.
我年輕的時候可以一口氣跑十公里。
2
可能、也許
Your keys could be under the sofa cushions.
你的鑰匙可能在沙發墊子底下。
3
可以、能否用於客氣的請求
Could you pass me the salt, please?
可以請你把鹽遞給我嗎。
4
可以、不妨用於提出建議
We could take the train instead of driving there.
我們可以搭火車去，不用開車。
5
可以、得以表示許可
The teacher said we could leave once the test was over.
老師說考完試就可以離開。
6
本來可以、早就該could have 用於責備或惋惜
You could have told me the meeting was canceled.
你本來可以早點告訴我會議取消了。
7
真想、恨不得表示強烈感受
I'm so tired I could sleep for an entire day.
我累得恨不得睡上一整天。