I can/am able to reach the apples.
我能够到苹果。
When I was young, I could climb any tree in the woods.
小时候树林里的树我都能爬上去。
He will be able to tell you the news soon.
他很快就能告诉你消息了。
即时演练2
选出下列句中can/could的含义
A.表示能力 B.表示推测
C.表示请求和许可 D.表示理论或习惯上的可能性
①Look! Someone is coming! Who can it be?__B__
②I can speak English fluently while he can't.__A__
③Even an experienced doctor can make a mistake.__D__
④-Could I use your computer?
-Yes, you can.__C__
2.may与might的用法
(1)表示征求对方的许可或允许对方做某事(不用might)。
-May I come in?
-Yes, you may/can./No, you can't.
--我可以进来吗?
--是的,你可以进来。/不行,你不能进来。
You may come if you wish.
如果你想来,你就来。
(2)表示推测(把握不大),意为"可能",多用于肯定句。might比may可能性更小。
Anna may know my phone number.
安娜可能知道我的电话号码。
It may/might rain this afternoon.
今天下午可能会下雨。
(3)may用于祈使句,表示祝愿。
May you succeed!
祝你成功!
May you have a good journey!
祝你旅途愉快!