could not
不能
could you
你能
could be
可能是
could have
可能有
could go
可以去
could see
能看到
could hear
能听到
could feel
能感受
could understand
能理解
could happen
可能发生
how could i
我怎么能；我如何能够
could have done
本来能做成的（却没做成）
nobody could
没人能做到；那么别人也休想
could not help
禁不住，忍不住
could break
可能破碎
could do with
需要；将就；能对付
could not but
不得不…
they could be right.
他们可能是对的。
It Could be Worse.
可能更糟。
The opportunity could not be recreated.
这机会无法重新创造。
Lily could be difficult.
莉莉可能会难对付。
trouble could be on the horizon.
可能会有麻烦了。
they could not afford such a sum.
他们付不起这样一笔款子。
It could be my mother.
可能是我母亲。
They could not trace him.
他们找不到他。
The findings could be priceless.
这些调查结果可能是极为重要的。
They could not leave the city unguarded.
他们不能让这座城市不设防。
she could be brusque and impatient.
她可能会唐突无礼而且不耐烦。
I could hear footsteps.
我能听到脚步声。
he could be very moody.
他会喜怒无常。
he could not carry the cabinet.
他无法说服内阁。
a child who could not be governed.
管不住的小孩
the body could easily be that of an actress.
很有可能那是个女演员的尸体。
Theda could not forbear a smile.
西达禁不住嫣然一笑。
the kids could be such a handful.
孩子们有可能很难对付。
he could not help laughing.
他忍不住笑了。
could not see the humor of the situation.
没有看过比这更滑稽的场面了
" And start stretching it in all the possible directions that you can."
“尽可能向所有的方向伸展。”
来源: VOA Special March 2015 CollectionCan you spare me a few minutes?
你能为我挪出几分钟时间吗?
来源: IELTS vocabulary example sentencesSure. What can I do for you?
当然。我能为您做什么？
来源: Learn American English from Scratch (Beginner Edition)We will be back when we can.
当可以了我们会回来。
来源: CNN Listening November 2013 CollectionCan I see your customs declaration, please?
请让我看看你的海关申报单好吗？
来源: American Tourist English ConversationsThis corruption case now could take years to prosecute.
这起腐败案可能会审理数年。
来源: NPR News November 2019 CollectionI never get to look. Can I? Can I?
我还从来没有当过呢。行吗？行吗？
来源: Genius Baby Bear LBMr. Saito, we can train your subconscious.
齐藤先生，我们可以训练你的潜意识。
来源: InceptionExcuse me, sir. Can I help you?
对不起，先生。我能为你效劳吗？
来源: Introduction to Social English SpeakingCan you tell me where the bathroom is?
你能告诉我洗手间在哪吗？
来源: New English 900 Sentences (Basic Edition)探索常用高频词汇