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    maybe 的英语意思

    maybemaybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adverb [sentence adverb] 查看全部语言翻译1used to say that something may happen or may be true but you are not certain用于表示某事可能发生或可能属实,但不确定 SYN  perhaps:  Maybe it’s all just a big misunderstanding.也许这一切只是一场大误会。 ‘Do you think he’ll come back?’ ‘Maybe.’"你认为他会回来吗?""也许吧。" Maybe they’re right, but maybe not.也许他们是对的,但也许不是。 You have talent, maybe even genius.你有天赋,也许甚至称得上天才。 He said he’d finish the work soon – maybe tomorrow.他说他很快就会完成工作——也许明天。Register语体In written English, people often prefer to use perhaps, because it is slightly more formal than maybe:· Perhaps this explains why the figure is so high.在书面英语中,人们通常更倾向于使用 perhaps,因为它比 maybe 略显正式:· Perhaps this explains why the figure is so high.2spoken口语 used to reply to a suggestion or idea when either you are not sure if you agree with it, or you do not want to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’用于回应建议或想法,表示不确定是否赞同,或不想明确说"是"或"不是":  ‘I think Sheila would be an excellent manager.’ ‘Maybe.’"我认为希拉会是一位出色的经理。""也许吧。"3used to show that you are not sure of an amount or number用于表示对数量或数目不确定:  The problems really started maybe two or three years ago.这些问题真正开始大约是两三年前。 He looked like he was thirty, maybe thirty-five years old.他看起来大约三十岁,也许三十五岁。4 spoken口语 used to make a suggestion you are not quite sure about用于提出自己不太确定的建议:  If the bill doesn’t seem right, maybe you should give them a call.如果账单看起来不对,也许你应该给他们打个电话。 Maybe I can ride the bicycle and follow you.也许我可以骑自行车跟着你。