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
Yes, we'll be arriving by car about ten o'clock Friday night.
是的， 我们将于星期五晚上十点钟左右开车抵达。
Britain is behind Japan in developing modern technology.
在发展现代技术方面，英国落后于日本。
'It couldn't be better, Gloria,' Brinksley Meers agreed.
“是再好不过的了，格格利亚。”布林克斯利。