maybe
['meɪ.bi] [ˌ-'-] adverb
ESSENTIAL
■used to show that something is possible or that something might be true 或许，大概•Maybe they'll come tomorrow.或许他们明天会来。 •Maybe you were right after all.或许还是你对。 ESSENTIAL informal
■used to show that a number or amount is approximate （表示近似数量）约•There were 200, maybe 300, refugees on the boat.船上约有200或300名难民。 ESSENTIAL
■used to politely suggest or ask for something （礼貌地表示建议、请求）也许•Maybe Ted would like to go.也许特德愿意去。 •Maybe we should start again.或许我们该重新开始。 ESSENTIAL
■used to avoid giving a clear or certain answer to a question （用于不确定的回答）可能，也许•"Are you coming to Kelly's party?" "Maybe."“你去参加凯利的聚会吗？”“也许会去吧。” ESSENTIAL
■used to mean that something is a possible explanation why something else happened （用于解释原因）可能，也许•"Why were you chosen for the team and not me?" "Maybe it's because I've been to more practice sessions than you."“为甚么球队选中了你，而不是我？”“也许是因为我参加训练的次数比你多。” |