could
Произношение: [/kəd/]
Слово
Контекст: «ability»
(verb) used to express the ability or possibility to do something. It's like saying you have the power to do it or it's possible.
Пример
I could lift the heavy box with some help.
Пример
She couldn't understand the difficult math problem.
Пример
Could you help me with my homework?
Контекст: «polite request»
(verb) used to make polite requests or suggestions. It's a way to ask for something nicely.
Пример
Could you please pass me the salt?
Пример
I couldn't hear you. Can you speak louder?
Пример
Could you show me how to do this task?
Контекст: «past possibility»
(verb) used to talk about something that was possible in the past but didn't happen. It's like imagining what might have been.
Пример
I could have finished the project sooner if I had more time.
Пример
I could have missed the train if I hadn't run.
Пример
Could you have made a better decision in that situation?
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