Should/ Could/would的用法辨析
Should/shouldn'tUse for advice and opinion
(用于给出意见和观点)
1.A: I've had a really bad headache for the past week.
这一周以来,我的头疼得厉害。
B:That's not good-you should go to the doctor.
那可不是好现象-你应该去看医生。
2.A: I had a fight with my best friend.
我和最好的朋友吵架了,
What should I do?我怎么办?
B: Hmm...I think you should call her and tell her you're sorry
恩---,我觉得你应该打电话给她,跟她说对不起。
Could/couldn't(1)Use to talk about ability in the past.
(用来讨论过去的能力。)
Last year, he couldn't speak English very well, but
now he can.
去年他英语还无法讲得很好,但现在他可以了。
Could/couldn't(2)Use for possibilities now or in the future.
(用在推测现在或者将来的"可能情况")
1.The phone is ringing. It could be Jack.
电话响了,可能是杰克打来的。
2. I don't know when they'll be here.
They could arrive at any time.
我不知道他们何时来这里,他们可能随时会到。
Could/couldn't(3)Use for polite request.(用于客气和礼貌的请求。)
1.Could you please open the window?
能请你开下窗户吗?
It's hot in here.这里很热。
2.Could you turn down the TV?
你能把电视关小声点吗?
Would/wouldn't(1)To talk about unreal or imaginary stituations
(用于虚拟想象的情形,也就是常说的"虚拟语气")
1.If I were the president of my company, I'd make a lot
of changes.如果我是公司的总裁,我会做很多改变。
2. She'd travel around the world if she had
more vacation time.
如果她有更多的假期,她会周游世界。
注:" Would"经常缩写为'd,I would=I'd
Would/wouldn't(2)To make polite offers or request
(用于客气和礼貌的请求。)
1.Would you like anything to drink?
你想要喝些什么吗?
2.Would you please pass me that pen?
你能递给我那支笔吗?
Would/wouldn't 附加信息和一个美国朋友对话,“would”的使用
和一个英国朋友的对话,“would”的使用