【同中求异】be able to与can
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be able to与can
be able to指具有做某事的能力,常强调通过努力获得的能力,强调结果,它可用于各种时态。如:
I’m able to swim.
我会游泳。
Lily is able to drive.
莉莉会开车。
Believe in yourself! I think you’ll be able to pass the exam.
相信你自己!我想你会通过考试的。
He will be able to come here tomorrow.
他明天能够来这儿。
He will be able to sing this song in English in a few hours, too.
几小时之后,他也能用英语唱这首歌。
John is able to swim.
约翰会游泳。
can常指自身具有的能力,强调可能性,无人称和数的变化。其只能用于一般现在时(can)和一般过去时(could)两种时态。如:
She can sing the song in English.
她能用英语唱这首歌。
I could help you last night, but you didn’t come.
昨天晚上我能帮你,而你又没来。
Can you see it there?
你能看见它在那儿吗?