英语词汇“might”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1. modal uses2. noun uses

might

(maɪt )

modal uses

language note: Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb.

1. modal verb A2

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.

The two countries might go to war.

I might well regret it later.

He said he might not be back until tonight.

2. modal verb B1

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.

You might be right.

They haven't seen each other for five years; he might not be interested in her any more.

...a suit that looks as though it might contain polyester.

3. modal verb B1

You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. [vagueness]

Your child might do better with a different teacher.

...the type of person who might appear in a fashion magazine.

4. modal verb B2

You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something.

I heard what might have been an explosion.

She thought the shooting might have been an accident.

The equipment needed to clean up the spill might not have arrived yet.

The letters might not have been meant for me at all.

5. modal verb B2

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.

Had the bomb dropped on a city, there might have been a great deal of damage.

The report might have been better written.

I didn't give my name because if I did I thought you might not have come.

6. modal verb

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.

She might not have much energy but she still has a stinging wit.

7. modal verb

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.

You might have told me that before!

8. modal verb

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.

You might try the gas station down the street.

You might want to consider cycling.

I was just wondering if you might like to go feed the cat.

I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday.

It might be a good idea to tell your husband.

9. modal verb

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. [formal, spoken, politeness]

Might I make a suggestion?

Might I ask what you're doing here?

Might I trouble you for a drop more tea?

I was wondering if I might talk to you for a moment.

Might I draw your readers' attention to the dangers in the Government's proposal?

10. modal verb

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.'

The drivers, as you might imagine, didn't care much for that.

11. modal verb

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.

It didn't come as a great surprise to me, I might say.

12. modal verb

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 her.

'I detest clutter, you know.'—'I didn't know, but I might have guessed.'

13. might as well phrase

If you say that something, usually something bad, might as well be true or may as well be true, you mean that the situation is the same or almost the same as if it were true.

The couple might as well have been strangers.

We might just as well be in prison for all the quality our lives have at present.

might

(maɪt )

noun uses

1. uncountable noun

Might is power or strength. [formal]

The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.

Synonyms: power, force, energy, ability

2. with all one's might phrase

If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy.

She swung the hammer at his head with all her might.

Quotations:

Might is rightThomas Carlyle

Idioms:

pigs might fly [British]

said to mean that you think that something that someone has said is very unlikely to happen or be true

`There's a chance he isn't involved in this, of course.' `And pigs might fly.'

someone might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb

said to mean that someone will suffer or be punished whatever they do, so they might as well do something really bad if they can get some enjoyment or profit from it

This seductive thought process – I might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb – is a trap which awaits all dieters. After succumbing to one biscuit you feel such a failure you consume the whole packet.

Collocations:

military might

For this, and for the extraordinary reach of his military might, the emperor bequested a legacy for which generations of autocrats would be grateful.

Times, Sunday Times

It was once dreaded for its military might and unfailing discipline.

Times, Sunday Times

The new lessons were grounded in historic examples and emphasise balancing military might with ground-level smarts.

Times, Sunday Times

Their blood and bodies paid mightily for the dream of moving profitable goods and military might through a reluctant landscape.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

This new level of military might has sent shockwaves through the country.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 可能会

Japanese: かもしれない

单词	might
释义	1. modal uses2. noun uses might (maɪt ) modal uses language note: Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. 1. modal verb A2 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. The two countries might go to war. I might well regret it later. He said he might not be back until tonight. 2. modal verb B1 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. You might be right. They haven't seen each other for five years; he might not be interested in her any more. ...a suit that looks as though it might contain polyester. 3. modal verb B1 You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. [vagueness] Your child might do better with a different teacher. ...the type of person who might appear in a fashion magazine. 4. modal verb B2 You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. I heard what might have been an explosion. She thought the shooting might have been an accident. The equipment needed to clean up the spill might not have arrived yet. The letters might not have been meant for me at all. 5. modal verb B2 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. Had the bomb dropped on a city, there might have been a great deal of damage. The report might have been better written. I didn't give my name because if I did I thought you might not have come. 6. modal verb 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. She might not have much energy but she still has a stinging wit. 7. modal verb 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. You might have told me that before! 8. modal verb 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. You might try the gas station down the street. You might want to consider cycling. I was just wondering if you might like to go feed the cat. I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday. It might be a good idea to tell your husband. 9. modal verb 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. [formal, spoken, politeness] Might I make a suggestion? Might I ask what you're doing here? Might I trouble you for a drop more tea? I was wondering if I might talk to you for a moment. Might I draw your readers' attention to the dangers in the Government's proposal? 10. modal verb 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.' The drivers, as you might imagine, didn't care much for that. 11. modal verb 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. It didn't come as a great surprise to me, I might say. 12. modal verb 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 her. 'I detest clutter, you know.'—'I didn't know, but I might have guessed.' 13. might as well phrase If you say that something, usually something bad, might as well be true or may as well be true, you mean that the situation is the same or almost the same as if it were true. The couple might as well have been strangers. We might just as well be in prison for all the quality our lives have at present. might (maɪt ) noun uses 1. uncountable noun Might is power or strength. [formal] The might of the army could prove a decisive factor. Synonyms: power, force, energy, ability 2. with all one's might phrase If you do something with all your might, you do it using all your strength and energy. She swung the hammer at his head with all her might. Quotations: Might is rightThomas Carlyle Idioms: pigs might fly [British] said to mean that you think that something that someone has said is very unlikely to happen or be true `There's a chance he isn't involved in this, of course.' `And pigs might fly.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers someone might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb said to mean that someone will suffer or be punished whatever they do, so they might as well do something really bad if they can get some enjoyment or profit from it This seductive thought process – I might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb – is a trap which awaits all dieters. After succumbing to one biscuit you feel such a failure you consume the whole packet. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: military might For this, and for the extraordinary reach of his military might, the emperor bequested a legacy for which generations of autocrats would be grateful. Times, Sunday Times It was once dreaded for its military might and unfailing discipline. Times, Sunday Times The new lessons were grounded in historic examples and emphasise balancing military might with ground-level smarts. Times, Sunday Times Their blood and bodies paid mightily for the dream of moving profitable goods and military might through a reluctant landscape. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This new level of military might has sent shockwaves through the country. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 可能会 Japanese: かもしれない
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