Modal
[ ['məudl] ]
其它 Other
a. 形式的, 样式的, 形态上的, 模态的\\n[计] 模态的
📖 牛津释义
modal
n
(also modal verb, modal au`xiliary, modal au`xiliary verb) (grammar) verb that is used with another verb (not a modal) to express possibility, permission, obligation, etc 情态动词
`Can', `may', `might', `must' and `should' are all modals. can may might must should都是情态动词. modal, adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 (grammar) of a modal 情态动词的.
2 relating to mode or manner, in contrast to substance 形式的, 形态的, 方式的（与实质相对）.
🗣️ 情景例句
Permanently?
一直住下去？
I've lived here for five years.
我住在这里有5年的时间了。
I borrowed a notebook from Tom and I lent it to Marry.
我从汤姆那儿借了一本笔记本，我又把它借给玛丽了。