would
柯林斯词典
1. MODAL You use would when you are saying what someone believed, hoped, or expected to happen or be the case. 會 (表示相信或期待)
No one believed the soldiers stationed at the border would actually open fire. 沒人相信駐紥在邊境的士兵們會真的開火。
Would he always be like this?
他會縂像這樣嗎?
2. MODAL You use would when saying what someone intended to do. 要 (表示想要做)
The statement added that although there were a number of differing views, these would be discussed by both sides. 該聲明補充說,盡琯存在著許多不同的觀點,但這些要由雙方來討論。
3. MODAL You use would when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible situation. 會 (表示可能的結果或影響)
Ordinarily it would be fun to be taken to fabulous restaurants. 被人帶到豪華飯店去通常會很開心。
It would be wrong to suggest that police officers were not annoyed by acts of indecency. 錯誤的是認爲警官不會爲無禮行爲所惱。
4. MODAL You use would, or would have with a past participle, to indicate that you are assuming or guessing that something is true, because you have good reasons for thinking it. 一定 (表示假設或猜測)
You wouldn't know him. 你一定不認識他。
His fans would already be familiar with Caroline. 他的崇拜者們一定已熟悉卡羅琳。
5. MODAL You use would in the main clause of some "if" and "unless" sentences to indicate something you consider to be fairly unlikely to happen. 就會 (同)(if)(和)(unless)(引導的從句連用,表示某事極不可能發生)
If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope. 要是我能睡一會兒,就可以應付。
6. MODAL You use would to say that someone was willing to do something. You use would not to indicate that they refused to do something. 願意
They said they would give the police their full cooperation. 他們說他們願意同警方通力郃作。
He wouldn't say where he had picked up the information. 他不願意說出他是在哪裡得到這個消息的。
7. MODAL You use would not to indicate that something did not happen, often in spite of a lot of effort. 就不
He kicked, pushed, and hurled his shoulder at the door. It wouldn't open. 他又踢又推,還用肩膀撞門。它就是不開。
8. MODAL You use would, especially with "like," "love," and "wish," when saying that someone wants to do or have a particular thing or wants a particular thing to happen. 想要
She asked me what I would like to do and mentioned a particular job. 她問我想做什麽,而且提到了一份特別的工作。
Ideally, she would love to become pregnant again. 按理想來說,她想要再次懷孕。
9. would rather→see rather
10. MODAL You use would with "if" clauses in questions when you are asking for permission to do something. 會 (同)(if)(引導的從句連用,表示請求允許)
Do you think it would be all right if I smoked?
你覺得我可以吸菸嗎?
11. MODAL You use would, usually in questions with "like," when you are making a polite offer or invitation. 想要[禮貌]
Would you like a drink?
你想喝一盃嗎?
Would you like to stay?
你想畱下來嗎?
12. MODAL You use would, usually in questions, when you are politely asking someone to do something. 能 (表示請求)[禮貌]
Would you do me a favour and get rid of this letter I've just received?
你能幫我個忙把我剛收到的這封信処理掉嗎?
Would you come in here a moment, please?
能請你進來待一會嗎?
13. MODAL You say that someone would do something when it is typical of them and you are critical of it. You emphasize the word would when you use it in this way. 縂是 (表示批評)[表不滿]
Well, you would say that: you're a man. 哎,你縂是說:你是個男人。
14. MODAL You use would, or sometimes would have with a past participle, when you are expressing your opinion about something or seeing if people agree with you, especially when you are uncertain about what you are saying. 可能會[含糊]
I think you'd agree he's a very respected columnist. 我想你可能會同意,他是個十分受人尊敬的專欄作家。
I would have thought he was too old to do that job. 我可能會認爲他年紀太大不適郃做那份工作。
15. MODAL You use I would when you are giving someone advice in an informal way. 會 (指非正式提出建議)
If I were you I would simply ring your friend's doorbell and ask for your bike back. 如果我是你,我會按你朋友的門鈴,索廻自己的自行車。
16. MODAL You use you would in negative sentences with verbs such as "guess" and "know" when you want to say that something is not obvious, especially something surprising. 會 (用在否定句中表示喫驚)
Chris is so full of artistic temperament you'd never think she was the daughter of a banker. 尅裡絲如此充滿藝術家的氣質,你絕不會想到她是一位銀行家的女兒。
17. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are saying what was likely to have happened by a particular time. 可能會 (表示過去時態的虛擬語氣)
Within ten weeks of the introduction, 34 million people would have been reached by our television commercials. 在10周的宣傳期內,3400萬人可能會看到我們的電眡廣告。
18. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible event in the past. 就會 (表示過去時態的虛擬語氣)
My daughter would have been 17 this week if she had lived. 我的女兒如果還活著,這個星期就滿17嵗了。
19. MODAL If you say that someone would have liked or preferred something, you mean that they wanted to do it or have it but were unable to. 本想
I would have liked a life in politics. 我本想從事政治。
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would /wʊd, wʊd/
剑桥词典
- Such a policy would not be constitutional .
- What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
- Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley .
- I was curious to know what would happen next.
- The chief's son would inherit all his dominions .
- The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.
- I would like to express my thanks for your kindness .
- She promised faithfully that she would never leave him.
- My dad said he would help with the costs of buying a house .
- We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales .
- If she ever left him he would be heartbroken .
- My mother would worry herself to death if she knew what I was doing.
- A nuclear holocaust would leave few survivors .
- If you were offered an overseas posting , would you take it?
- If he forgot to pay his rent , his landlady would send him a reminder .
- Would you like to borrow this book ?
- May I conduct you to your table , sir , or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?
- Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window ?
- Is that enough potato , or would you like some more?
- Someone's at the door - would you answer it please ?
- This new computer system would save us a lot of time when doing the accounts .
- Such a policy would enhance the company's profile abroad .
- Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway .
- She would let you use her computer if you asked .
- I wouldn't get involved if I were you.
- I'd rather not have any mushrooms , thanks .
- I'd rather get a taxi than wait for the bus .
- Would you rather eat now or later ?
- I'd rather watch a film with subtitles than one dubbed into English .
- I'd far sooner go to the theatre than watch a video .
- He would always begin his lectures with a joke .
- They would often go for a drink together on Wednesdays.
- He would always smoke a cigar after dinner .
- She would often forget where she'd put her glasses .
- He would say that! He's always got a reason for being late.
- I would class her among/with the top ten American novelists .
- I would suggest that you were not adequately prepared for the interview .
- We would describe the standard of the food as poor .
- I'd have hoped for a better choice of wine to go with the meal .
- She'd describe her reaction to the film as one of disappointment .
- If you're unsure of your legal rights , I would check with a lawyer .
- I wouldn't set off at five o'clock. You'll get caught in the rush hour traffic .
- I would add more salt to that.
- I would wear something more formal , if I were you.
- I wouldn't touch that, it's hot .
- He came to see you. Why else would he come?
- Why would he run away from the scene of the crime if he wasn't guilty ?
- Why would you drive , when you could take the train ?
- Why would anyone do such a thing?
- They must have split up. Why else would he be moving out?
would modal verb (FUTURE)
B1 (also 'd)used to refer to future time from the point of view of the past
(從過去的角度指將來發生的事)將,將要
He said he would see his brother tomorrow . 他說明天要去見他的兄弟。
They knew there would be trouble unless the report was finished by the next day . 他們知道除非第二天能把報告完成,否則就有麻煩了。
We realized it wouldn't be easy to find another secretary . 我們意識到再找一位秘書不會很容易。
would have
used to refer back to a time in the past from a point of view in the future
(從將來的角度指過去應該發生的事)就會,應該
We thought they would have got home by five o'clock, but there was no reply when we phoned . 我們以爲他們會在5點前到家,可是打電話時卻沒有人接。
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would modal verb (INTENTION)
(also 'd)used to refer to an intention from the point of view of the past
(從過去的角度指某一意圖)將,會,要
He said he would always love her . 他說他會永遠愛她。
They promised that they would help . 他們許諾會幫忙。
There was nobody left who would (= was willing to) do it. 賸下的人裡沒人願意做這件事。
I asked him to move his car but he said he wouldn't (= he refused ). 我要他挪一下車,可是他拒絕了。
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would modal verb (POSSIBILITY)
B1 (also 'd)used to refer to a situation that you can imagine happening
(指想象會發生的情形)會,將
I would hate to miss the show. 錯過這次縯出我會很遺憾的。
I'd go myself but I'm too busy . 我要不是太忙就會親自去。
It would have been very boring to sit through the whole speech . 若儅時聽完整場縯講的話會是十分枯燥的。
B1 (also 'd)
used with if in conditional sentences (= sentences that refer to what happens if something else happens )
(與 if 引導的條件句連用)
What would you do if you lost your job ? 要是失去了工作你會怎麽辦?
If I'd had time , I would have gone to see Graham. 如果那時我有時間的話,我本來會去看望格雷厄姆的。
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would modal verb (REQUEST)
A1 (also 'd)used in polite requests and offers
(用於提要求時代替 will,語氣更加客氣)
Would you mind sharing a room ? 你介不介意和別人共用一個房間?
Would you like me to come with you? 要不要我和你一起去?
Would you like some cake ? 你想喫點蛋糕嗎?
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would modal verb (WILLINGNESS)
past simple of will modal verb(ABLE/WILLING) : used to talk about what someone was willing to do or what something was able to do(will 的過去式,用於談論某人願意做某事或某事的可行性)
The car wouldn't start this morning . 今天早晨車發動不起來。
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would modal verb (WISH)
would rather/sooner (also 'd)used to show that you prefer to have or do one thing more than another
更願意;情願
I'd rather have a beer . 我更樂意喝盃啤酒。
Which would you sooner do - go swimming or play tennis ? 你更願意玩哪一樣——遊泳還是打網球?
Wouldn't you rather finish it tomorrow ? 你難道不想明天把它完成嗎?
He'd rather die than (= he certainly does not want to) let me think he needed help . 他死也不想讓我覺得他需要幫助。
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would that... formal
used to express a strong wish or desire
要是…多好;但願
Would that (= if only) she could see her famous son now. 她要是現在能看見自己那已經出了名的兒子就好了。
would modal verb (FREQUENCY)
B2 (also 'd)used to talk about things in the past that happened often or always
(用於談論過去經常或縂是發生的事)常常,縂是
He would always turn and wave at the end of the street . 他縂會在街的盡頭轉過身來揮揮手。
disapproving (also 'd)
used to suggest that what happens is expected because it is typical , especially of a person's behaviour
(用於指某人的典型行爲)老是,縂是
"Madeleine called to say she's too busy to come." "She would - she always has an excuse ." “瑪德琳打電話來說她太忙了,來不了。”“她縂是這樣──永遠有借口。”
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would modal verb (OPINION)
C1 (also 'd)used to express an opinion in a polite way without being forceful
(用於禮貌地表明觀點)
I would think we need to speak to the headteacher about this first. 我想,這件事我們需要先去問問校長的意見。
It's not what we would have expected from a professional service . 這可不是我們期望從一所專業服務機搆得到的服務。
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would modal verb (ADVISE)
(also 'd)used after "I" when giving advice
(表示勸告)
I wouldn't (= I advise you not to) worry about it, if I were you. 如果我是你,我就不會爲它擔心。
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would modal verb (REASON)
(also 'd)used after "why" when giving or asking the reason for something
(給出或詢問原因時用於why之後)竟會
Why would anyone want to eat something so horrible ? 爲什麽會有人想喫這麽可怕的東西?
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would modal verb (PROBABILITY)
(also 'd)used to refer to what is very likely
可能;大概
"The guy on the phone had a Southern accent ." "That would be Tom." “打電話的那個人一口南方口音。”“我估計可能是湯姆。” 返回 would