may
第三人称
may
过去式
might
1
可能, 也许
used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case
- It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.
下午晚些时候可能会下雨，所以别忘了带伞。
- She may arrive early to the meeting if traffic is light.
如果交通顺畅，她可能会提前到达会议。
- The package may be delivered by tomorrow morning.
包裹可能会在明天早上送达。
- He may have left his keys on the kitchen counter.
他可能把钥匙忘在厨房柜台上了。
- The concert tickets may sell out quickly, so it's best to buy them in advance.
音乐会门票可能会很快售罄，所以最好提前购买。
2
可能, 也许
used to admit that a statement is true before making another one
- It may not be perfect, yet it still represents a significant improvement.
它可能不完美，但仍然代表着显著的改进。
- He may have a point, but that does not change the overall situation.
他可能有道理，但这并不改变整体情况。
- The proposal may seem risky, but it also has great potential.
这个提议可能看起来有风险，但也有很大的潜力。
- She may not have the experience, but she has a strong willingness to learn.
她可能没有经验，但她有强烈的学习意愿。
3
可以, 能不能
used to politely ask for permission or make a request
- May I borrow your pen for a moment?
可以借你的笔用一下吗？
- May I have another piece of cake?
我可以再要一块蛋糕吗？
- May I leave early today?
我今天可以早点走吗？
- May I use your phone to make a quick call?
我可以用你的电话快速打个电话吗？
- May I come with you to the event?
我可以和你一起去参加活动吗？