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may

UK/mei/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA1

Definitions

v.

Modal verb expressing permission, possibility, or wish.

可以;也许;愿能

Root Breakdown

mayother
=may

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    You may borrow my book if you promise to return it next week.

  • 2.

    It may rain tomorrow, so we should prepare an umbrella.

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