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might might ★☆☆☆☆1. MODAL USES 情态用法2. NOUN USES 名词用法Part-1Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. might 为情态动词，与动词原形连用。1[MODAL	情态动词]也许；有可能会 You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain.   [vagueness]Smoking might be banned totally in most buildings...绝大多数建筑中可能会全面禁止吸烟。The two countries might go to war...两国有可能交战。I might well regret it later...我很可能以后会对此后悔的。He said he might not be back until tonight.他说他有可能要到今晚才回来。2[MODAL	情态动词]或许(是)；可能(是) You use might to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain.   [vagueness]She and Simon's father had not given up hope that he might be alive...她和西蒙的父亲还没有放弃他或许还活着的希望。You might be right...你或许是对的。They haven't seen each other for five years； he might not be interested in her any more.他们已经5年没有见面了。他或许对她不再感兴趣了。...a suit that looks as though it might contain polyester.一套看上去似乎含有涤纶成分的西装3[MODAL	情态动词]可能(会发生或属实) You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances.   [vagueness]America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right.如果制造的汽车方向盘是装在右边的，美国可能会在这些岛屿卖出更多的汽车。...the type of person who might appear in a fashion  magazine.那种可能会登上时装杂志的人4[MODAL	情态动词]可能(表示已经发生或过去某件事可能属实，但不确定；有时用于对某事提供一种可能的解释) You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something hap-pened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. I heard what might have been an explosion...我听见了一声巨响，可能是爆炸声。She thought the shooting might have been an accident...她想这次枪击可能是一次意外。The equipment needed to clean up the spill might not have arrived yet...清理漏油所需要的设备可能还没有送到。The letters might not have been meant for me at all.这些信件可能原本就不是写给我的。5[MODAL	情态动词]本来可以；原本可能 You use might have with a past participle to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. If she had had to give up riding she might have taken up sailing competitively...如果她当时不得不放弃骑自行车的话，她或许就从事她很有优势的帆船运动了。Had the bomb dropped over a populated area of the city, there might have been a great deal of damage...如果炸弹投在了该市人口密集的地区，那损失就大了。The report might have been better written...这份报告本来可以写得更好。I didn't give my name because if I did I thought you might not have come.我没有留下我的名字，因为如果我这么做的话，我想你可能就不会来了。6[MODAL	情态动词]可能，也许(表示虽然接受某一事实，但将其与更为重要的方面对比) You use might in statements where you are accepting the truth of a situation, but contrasting it with something that is more important. He might be a bore, but he was as quick-witted as a weasel...他也许是个很无聊的人，可是却像黄鼠狼一样机灵。They might not have two cents to rub together, but at least they have a kind of lifestyle that is different.他们也许穷得叮当响，但他们至少拥有一种不同的生活方式。7[MODAL	情态动词]应该(强调某人应该做某事，尤指对某人未做某事感到气愤) You use might when you are saying emphatically that someone ought to do the thing mentioned, especially when you are annoyed because they have not done it.   [emphasis]And while I'm out you might clean up the kitchen...我不在的时候，你打扫一下厨房总该可以吧。You might have told me that before!你之前应该告诉我那件事情！8[MODAL	情态动词]可以，不妨(用于委婉提出建议或忠告) You use might to make a suggestion or to give advice in a very polite way.   [politeness]They might be wise to stop advertising on television...他们不妨停止在电视上做广告，这样做可能是明智之举。You might try the gas station down the street...你可以到街那头的加油站试试。You might want to consider cycling...你或许可以考虑骑自行车。I was just wondering if you might like to go feed the cat...不知道你是否愿意去喂那只猫。I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday...我想星期天我们可以开车去兜风。It might be a good idea to tell your husband.告诉你的丈夫不失为上策。9[MODAL	情态动词]可不可以，能否(用于礼貌地打断别人、提出问题、做出请求或引出接下来要说的话) You use might as a polite way of interrupting someone, asking a question, making a request, or introducing what you are going to say next.   [politeness]  [FORMAL 正式]  [SPOKEN 口语]Might I make a suggestion?...我能否提个建议？Might I ask what you're doing here?...我可不可以问一下，您在这里干什么？Might I trouble you for a drop more tea?...能否麻烦您再添一点茶？I was wondering if I might talk to you for a moment...不知道我能否跟您谈一会。Might I draw your readers' attention to the dangers in the Government's proposal.请各位在阅读时注意一下政府提案中的风险。10[MODAL	情态动词]（表示接下来的陈述并不令人惊讶）可以，能够(预料) You use might in expressions such as as you might expect and as you might imagine in order to indicate that the statement you are making is not surprising. 'How's Jan?' she asked. — 'Bad. As you might expect.'...“简怎么样？”她问道。——“如你所料，情况不好。”The drivers, as you might imagine, didn't care much for that.和想象中的一样，这些司机对此并不太在意。11[MODAL	情态动词]我可以这么说(表示强调接下来的陈述) You use might in expressions such as I might add and I might say in order to emphasize a statement that you are making.   [emphasis]Relatives ring up constantly, not always for the best motives, I might add...亲戚们不断打电话过来，不客气地说，他们并非全都出于最好的动机。It didn't come as a great surprise to me, I might say.可以这么说，这并没有令我大吃一惊。12[MODAL	情态动词]我早该知道/我早该猜到(表示对某件令人失望的事情或情况并不吃惊) You use might in expressions such as I might have known and I might have guessed to indicate that you are not surprised at a disappointing event or fact. I might have known I'd find you with some little slut...我早该知道你会跟哪个小娼妇在一起。'I detest clutter, you know.' — 'I didn't know, but I might have guessed.'“我特别厌恶杂乱无章，你是知道的。”——“我可不知道，不过我早该猜到了。”13  might as well→see: well； Part-21[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]权力；力量；能力 Might is power or strength.   [usu with supp]  [FORMAL 正式]The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.军事力量可能会成为决定性的因素。2[PHRASE	短语]全力以赴；竭尽全力 If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy.   [PHR with v]She swung the hammer at his head with all her might.她使出全身力气抡起榔头砸向他的脑袋。 might1 modal verbmight2 nounmightmight1 /maɪt/ ●●● S1 W1 modal verb (negative short form mightn’t)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1possibility a)if something might happen or might be true, there is a possibility that it may happen or may be true, but you are not at all certain:  I might be a few minutes late. She might not want to come with us. He might have missed the train. This might well be her last public performance  (=it is fairly likely). One of the guards might easily panic and shoot someone  (=it is likely). b)used as the past tense of ‘may’ when reporting that someone talked or thought about the possibility of something:  He might be able to help you. I thought they might have gone home. She was worried that we might get hurt. c)used to say that something was a possibility in the past but did not actually happen:  It was terrifying. We might have been killed.2suggesting used to suggest politely what someone should do:  If you need more information, you might try the Internet. I thought we might go to the new Chinese restaurant on the High Street. It might be a good idea to put those plants in the shade. We’re going to a concert. You might like to come with us.3asking permission a)spoken especially British English used to politely ask for permission to do something:  Might I borrow your pen? I wonder if I might speak to your son. b)used when reporting that someone asked for permission to do something:  He asked if he might come in and look around.4somebody should have done something used when you are annoyed because someone has not done something that you think they should do:  You might at least say thank you. They might have cleaned up before they left.5past purpose used after ‘so that’ or ‘in order that’ to say that someone did something in order to make something else happen or be possible:  I asked for names and addresses so that I might pass on details to the police.6might I say/ask/add etc spoken especially British English used to politely give more information, ask a question, interrupt etc:  Might I ask how old you are? Might I just say how lovely it is to see everyone here today.7I might say/add spoken used to emphasize what you are saying:  I was, I might say, not surprised.8I might have known/guessed etc spoken used to say that you are not surprised at a situation:  I might have known it was you! I might have guessed I’d get no sympathy from my family.9might (just) as well a)used to suggest that someone should do something, because there is no good reason to do anything else:  I suppose we might as well go home. b)used to say that the effect of an action or situation is the same as if it was another one:  They might as well have a badge on them saying ‘Steal me’. He might as well have been a million miles away.10although used to say that even though something is perhaps true, something different or opposite is also true:  He might be nearly seventeen but he’s still very immature. Surprising as it might seem, some tourists actually enjoy the British weather. Although she might understand his beliefs, she could not accept them. Try as I might  (=although I tried hard), I couldn’t work out the answer.11formal question used to ask a question in a formal and rather unfriendly way:  And who might you be, young man?12might well used to say that there is a good reason for a reaction, question, or feeling:  ‘What do they hope to achieve?’ ‘You might well ask.’ a system of which we in Britain might well be envious This caused a few gasps, as well it might.might1 modal verbmight2 nounmightmight2 ●○○ noun [uncountable]  Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1great strength and power:  two individuals who took on the might of the English legal system He swung the axe again with all his might.2might is right British English, might makes right American English used to say that powerful people and countries are able to do whatever they want, especially when you disapprove of this

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EZZOXQK1TMBxualx27ghSnVlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTKzPIF8N+rG6mu6Kr9tXmzOZUpWR1Rve5cUwYpDWQdjz5HuVW9ily20p4AWD4bNf9y7JIp8HX0VnI+1MFB/0h1hzgP7MURzF+gK/KG9eIZm8tRfFTMm4NY8dMdO8pmTzHNmSwFTCI5bxww1dqICvKLA==             might              ★                    /        maɪt                ;          NAmE                maɪt                /                              modal verb                ,                  noun                                          modal verb        ★                                  (              negative        might not            ,              short form        mightn't                  /          ˈmaɪtnt                    ;            NAmE                    ˈmaɪtnt                    /                    )              1      ★              used as the past tense of          maywhen reporting what sb has said          （may 的过去时，用于间接引语）可能，可以                            ◆        He said he might come tomorrow.        他说他明天可能来。                    2      ★              used when showing that sth is or was possible          （表示可能性）可能                            ◆        He might get there in time, but I can't be sure.        他有可能准时到达，但我不敢肯定。                    ◆        I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad.        我知道维基不喜欢这工作，但我也许并不觉得它很差。                    ◆        The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly.        他当时要是按时服药，也许可以对他有帮助的。                    ◆        He might say that now          (= it is true that he does),but he can soon change his mind.                他现在也许会那么说，但他很快就会改变主意。                    3      ★              used to make a polite suggestion          （用于有礼貌地提出建议）可以                            ◆        You might try calling the help desk.        你可以试着给服务枱打个电话。                    ◆        I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday.        我觉得周六我们可以去动物园。                    4      ★              (          BrE)                used to ask permission politely          （用于有礼貌地提出请求）可以                            ◆        Might I use your phone?        我可以用一下你的电话吗？                    ◆        If I might just say something…        要是叫我说…                    5              (          formal)                used to ask for information          （用于询问）                            ◆        How might the plans be improved upon?        这些计划还能怎么改进呢？                    ◆        And who might she be?        那么她会是谁呢？                    6              used to show that you are annoyed about sth that sb could do or could have done          （对某人未做某事表示不满）应该                            ◆        I think you might at least offer to help!        我认为你至少应该提出帮忙吧！                    ◆        Honestly, you might have told me!        说实话，你事先应该告诉我呀！                    7              used to say that you are not surprised by sth          （表示不感意外）                            ◆        I might have guessed it was you!        我猜就是你！                    8              used to emphasize that an important point has been made          （强调提出了重点）                            ◆        ‘And where is the money coming from?’ ‘You          might wellask!’                “钱又从哪里来呢？”“你这就问到点子上了！”                    ☞note at                                            modal                                                  IDIOMsee                                            well                                           adv.                                          noun                    [uncountable      ]              (        formal        or        literary)            great strength, energy or power        强大力量；威力                    ◆      America's military might      美国的军事力量              ◆      I pushed the rock        with all my might.            我用尽全力推这块石头。              IDIOM              ˌmight is ˈright                              (              saying)                        having the power to do sth gives you the right to do it              强权即公理                                            ◆            Their foreign policy is based on the principle that ‘might is right’.            他们的外交政策遵循“强权即公理”的原则。                                          might              /        maɪt                ;          NAmE                maɪt                /                    mightn't              /        ˈmaɪtnt                ;          NAmE                ˈmaɪtnt                /             might[maɪt]CET4CET6考研IELTSv1752266724296155741459143732044736n98301682238510320260354VERB2146156747NOUN1081146924Spoken:183450240可能(71%)，也许(21%)，威力(4%)，力量(4%)n.力量；威力；势力v.可以；或许（may的过去式）；应该aux.可能；也许n.(Might)人名；(英)迈特

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Collins	might ★☆☆☆☆ 1. MODAL USES 情态用法 2. NOUN USES 名词用法 Part-1 Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. might 为情态动词，与动词原形连用。 1 [MODAL 情态动词]也许；有可能会 You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. [vagueness] Smoking might be banned totally in most buildings... 绝大多数建筑中可能会全面禁止吸烟。 The two countries might go to war... 两国有可能交战。 I might well regret it later... 我很可能以后会对此后悔的。 He said he might not be back until tonight. 他说他有可能要到今晚才回来。 2 [MODAL 情态动词]或许(是)；可能(是) You use might to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain. [vagueness] She and Simon's father had not given up hope that he might be alive... 她和西蒙的父亲还没有放弃他或许还活着的希望。 You might be right... 你或许是对的。 They haven't seen each other for five years； he might not be interested in her any more. 他们已经5年没有见面了。他或许对她不再感兴趣了。 ...a suit that looks as though it might contain polyester. 一套看上去似乎含有涤纶成分的西装 3 [MODAL 情态动词]可能(会发生或属实) You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. [vagueness] America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right. 如果制造的汽车方向盘是装在右边的，美国可能会在这些岛屿卖出更多的汽车。 ...the type of person who might appear in a fashion magazine. 那种可能会登上时装杂志的人 4 [MODAL 情态动词]可能(表示已经发生或过去某件事可能属实，但不确定；有时用于对某事提供一种可能的解释) You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something hap-pened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. I heard what might have been an explosion... 我听见了一声巨响，可能是爆炸声。 She thought the shooting might have been an accident... 她想这次枪击可能是一次意外。 The equipment needed to clean up the spill might not have arrived yet... 清理漏油所需要的设备可能还没有送到。 The letters might not have been meant for me at all. 这些信件可能原本就不是写给我的。 5 [MODAL 情态动词]本来可以；原本可能 You use might have with a past participle to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. If she had had to give up riding she might have taken up sailing competitively... 如果她当时不得不放弃骑自行车的话，她或许就从事她很有优势的帆船运动了。 Had the bomb dropped over a populated area of the city, there might have been a great deal of damage... 如果炸弹投在了该市人口密集的地区，那损失就大了。 The report might have been better written... 这份报告本来可以写得更好。 I didn't give my name because if I did I thought you might not have come. 我没有留下我的名字，因为如果我这么做的话，我想你可能就不会来了。 6 [MODAL 情态动词]可能，也许(表示虽然接受某一事实，但将其与更为重要的方面对比) You use might in statements where you are accepting the truth of a situation, but contrasting it with something that is more important. He might be a bore, but he was as quick-witted as a weasel... 他也许是个很无聊的人，可是却像黄鼠狼一样机灵。 They might not have two cents to rub together, but at least they have a kind of lifestyle that is different. 他们也许穷得叮当响，但他们至少拥有一种不同的生活方式。 7 [MODAL 情态动词]应该(强调某人应该做某事，尤指对某人未做某事感到气愤) You use might when you are saying emphatically that someone ought to do the thing mentioned, especially when you are annoyed because they have not done it. [emphasis] And while I'm out you might clean up the kitchen... 我不在的时候，你打扫一下厨房总该可以吧。 You might have told me that before! 你之前应该告诉我那件事情！ 8 [MODAL 情态动词]可以，不妨(用于委婉提出建议或忠告) You use might to make a suggestion or to give advice in a very polite way. [politeness] They might be wise to stop advertising on television... 他们不妨停止在电视上做广告，这样做可能是明智之举。 You might try the gas station down the street... 你可以到街那头的加油站试试。 You might want to consider cycling... 你或许可以考虑骑自行车。 I was just wondering if you might like to go feed the cat... 不知道你是否愿意去喂那只猫。 I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday... 我想星期天我们可以开车去兜风。 It might be a good idea to tell your husband. 告诉你的丈夫不失为上策。 9 [MODAL 情态动词]可不可以，能否(用于礼貌地打断别人、提出问题、做出请求或引出接下来要说的话) You use might as a polite way of interrupting someone, asking a question, making a request, or introducing what you are going to say next. [politeness] [FORMAL 正式] [SPOKEN 口语] Might I make a suggestion?... 我能否提个建议？ Might I ask what you're doing here?... 我可不可以问一下，您在这里干什么？ Might I trouble you for a drop more tea?... 能否麻烦您再添一点茶？ I was wondering if I might talk to you for a moment... 不知道我能否跟您谈一会。 Might I draw your readers' attention to the dangers in the Government's proposal. 请各位在阅读时注意一下政府提案中的风险。 10 [MODAL 情态动词]（表示接下来的陈述并不令人惊讶）可以，能够(预料) You use might in expressions such as as you might expect and as you might imagine in order to indicate that the statement you are making is not surprising. 'How's Jan?' she asked. — 'Bad. As you might expect.'... “简怎么样？”她问道。——“如你所料，情况不好。” The drivers, as you might imagine, didn't care much for that. 和想象中的一样，这些司机对此并不太在意。 11 [MODAL 情态动词]我可以这么说(表示强调接下来的陈述) You use might in expressions such as I might add and I might say in order to emphasize a statement that you are making. [emphasis] Relatives ring up constantly, not always for the best motives, I might add... 亲戚们不断打电话过来，不客气地说，他们并非全都出于最好的动机。 It didn't come as a great surprise to me, I might say. 可以这么说，这并没有令我大吃一惊。 12 [MODAL 情态动词]我早该知道/我早该猜到(表示对某件令人失望的事情或情况并不吃惊) You use might in expressions such as I might have known and I might have guessed to indicate that you are not surprised at a disappointing event or fact. I might have known I'd find you with some little slut... 我早该知道你会跟哪个小娼妇在一起。 'I detest clutter, you know.' — 'I didn't know, but I might have guessed.' “我特别厌恶杂乱无章，你是知道的。”——“我可不知道，不过我早该猜到了。” 13 might as well→see: well ； Part-2 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]权力；力量；能力 Might is power or strength. [usu with supp] [FORMAL 正式] The might of the army could prove a decisive factor. 军事力量可能会成为决定性的因素。 2 [PHRASE 短语]全力以赴；竭尽全力 If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy. [PHR with v] She swung the hammer at his head with all her might. 她使出全身力气抡起榔头砸向他的脑袋。
Oxford	might ★ / maɪt ; NAmE maɪt / modal verb , noun modal verb ★ ( negative might not , short form mightn't / ˈmaɪtnt ; NAmE ˈmaɪtnt / ) 1 ★ used as the past tense of maywhen reporting what sb has said （may 的过去时，用于间接引语）可能，可以 ◆ He said he might come tomorrow. 他说他明天可能来。 2 ★ used when showing that sth is or was possible （表示可能性）可能 ◆ He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. 他有可能准时到达，但我不敢肯定。 ◆ I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. 我知道维基不喜欢这工作，但我也许并不觉得它很差。 ◆ The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. 他当时要是按时服药，也许可以对他有帮助的。 ◆ He might say that now (= it is true that he does),but he can soon change his mind. 他现在也许会那么说，但他很快就会改变主意。 3 ★ used to make a polite suggestion （用于有礼貌地提出建议）可以 ◆ You might try calling the help desk. 你可以试着给服务枱打个电话。 ◆ I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. 我觉得周六我们可以去动物园。 4 ★ ( BrE) used to ask permission politely （用于有礼貌地提出请求）可以 ◆ Might I use your phone? 我可以用一下你的电话吗？ ◆ If I might just say something… 要是叫我说… 5 ( formal) used to ask for information （用于询问） ◆ How might the plans be improved upon? 这些计划还能怎么改进呢？ ◆ And who might she be? 那么她会是谁呢？ 6 used to show that you are annoyed about sth that sb could do or could have done （对某人未做某事表示不满）应该 ◆ I think you might at least offer to help! 我认为你至少应该提出帮忙吧！ ◆ Honestly, you might have told me! 说实话，你事先应该告诉我呀！ 7 used to say that you are not surprised by sth （表示不感意外） ◆ I might have guessed it was you! 我猜就是你！ 8 used to emphasize that an important point has been made （强调提出了重点） ◆ ‘And where is the money coming from?’ ‘You might wellask!’ “钱又从哪里来呢？”“你这就问到点子上了！” ☞note at modal IDIOMsee well adv. noun [uncountable ] ( formal or literary) great strength, energy or power 强大力量；威力 ◆ America's military might 美国的军事力量 ◆ I pushed the rock with all my might. 我用尽全力推这块石头。 IDIOM ˌmight is ˈright ( saying) having the power to do sth gives you the right to do it 强权即公理 ◆ Their foreign policy is based on the principle that ‘might is right’. 他们的外交政策遵循“强权即公理”的原则。 might / maɪt ; NAmE maɪt / mightn't / ˈmaɪtnt ; NAmE ˈmaɪtnt /
LDC	might1 modal verb might2 noun mightmight1 /maɪt/ ●●● S1 W1 modal verb (negative short form mightn’t) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1possibility a)if something might happen or might be true, there is a possibility that it may happen or may be true, but you are not at all certain: I might be a few minutes late. She might not want to come with us. He might have missed the train. This might well be her last public performance (=it is fairly likely). One of the guards might easily panic and shoot someone (=it is likely). b)used as the past tense of ‘may’ when reporting that someone talked or thought about the possibility of something: He might be able to help you. I thought they might have gone home. She was worried that we might get hurt. c)used to say that something was a possibility in the past but did not actually happen: It was terrifying. We might have been killed.2suggesting used to suggest politely what someone should do: If you need more information, you might try the Internet. I thought we might go to the new Chinese restaurant on the High Street. It might be a good idea to put those plants in the shade. We’re going to a concert. You might like to come with us.3asking permission a)spoken especially British English used to politely ask for permission to do something: Might I borrow your pen? I wonder if I might speak to your son. b)used when reporting that someone asked for permission to do something: He asked if he might come in and look around.4somebody should have done something used when you are annoyed because someone has not done something that you think they should do: You might at least say thank you. They might have cleaned up before they left.5past purpose used after ‘so that’ or ‘in order that’ to say that someone did something in order to make something else happen or be possible: I asked for names and addresses so that I might pass on details to the police.6might I say/ask/add etc spoken especially British English used to politely give more information, ask a question, interrupt etc: Might I ask how old you are? Might I just say how lovely it is to see everyone here today.7I might say/add spoken used to emphasize what you are saying: I was, I might say, not surprised.8I might have known/guessed etc spoken used to say that you are not surprised at a situation: I might have known it was you! I might have guessed I’d get no sympathy from my family.9might (just) as well a)used to suggest that someone should do something, because there is no good reason to do anything else: I suppose we might as well go home. b)used to say that the effect of an action or situation is the same as if it was another one: They might as well have a badge on them saying ‘Steal me’. He might as well have been a million miles away.10although used to say that even though something is perhaps true, something different or opposite is also true: He might be nearly seventeen but he’s still very immature. Surprising as it might seem, some tourists actually enjoy the British weather. Although she might understand his beliefs, she could not accept them. Try as I might (=although I tried hard), I couldn’t work out the answer.11formal question used to ask a question in a formal and rather unfriendly way: And who might you be, young man?12might well used to say that there is a good reason for a reaction, question, or feeling: ‘What do they hope to achieve?’ ‘You might well ask.’ a system of which we in Britain might well be envious This caused a few gasps, as well it might. might1 modal verb might2 noun mightmight2 ●○○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin Examples Collocations Phrases 1great strength and power: two individuals who took on the might of the English legal system He swung the axe again with all his might.2might is right British English, might makes right American English used to say that powerful people and countries are able to do whatever they want, especially when you disapprove of this
WDF	might [maɪt] CET4CET6考研IELTS v175 226672 42961 55741 45914 37320 44736 n9830 1682 238 510 320 260 354 VERB214 6156747 NOUN10811 46924 Spoken: 183450240 可能(71%)，也许(21%)，威力(4%)，力量(4%) n.力量；威力；势力 v.可以；或许（may的过去式）；应该 aux.可能；也许 n.(Might)人名；(英)迈特

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