would

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would /w?d, w?d/

1. MODAL You use would when you are saying what someone believed, hoped, or expected to happen or be the case. 會 (表示相信或期待)
No one believed the soldiers stationed at the border would actually open fire. 沒人相信駐扎在邊境的士兵們會真的開火。
Would he always be like this?
他會總像這樣嗎？
2. MODAL You use would when saying what someone intended to do. 要 (表示想要做)
The statement added that although there were a number of differing views, these would be discussed by both sides. 該聲明補(bǔ)充說，盡管存在著許多不同的觀點(diǎn)，但這些要由雙方來討論。
3. MODAL You use would when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible situation. 會 (表示可能的結(jié)果或影響)
Ordinarily it would be fun to be taken to fabulous restaurants. 被人帶到豪華飯店去通常會很開心。
It would be wrong to suggest that police officers were not annoyed by acts of indecency. 錯誤的是認(rèn)為警官不會為無禮行為所惱。
4. MODAL You use would, or would have with a past participle, to indicate that you are assuming or guessing that something is true, because you have good reasons for thinking it. 一定 (表示假設(shè)或猜測)
You wouldn't know him. 你一定不認(rèn)識他。
His fans would already be familiar with Caroline. 他的崇拜者們一定已熟悉卡羅琳。
5. MODAL You use would in the main clause of some "if" and "unless" sentences to indicate something you consider to be fairly unlikely to happen. 就會 (同)(if)(和)(unless)(引導(dǎo)的從句連用，表示某事極不可能發(fā)生)
If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope. 要是我能睡一會兒，就可以應(yīng)付。
6. MODAL You use would to say that someone was willing to do something. You use would not to indicate that they refused to do something. 愿意
They said they would give the police their full cooperation. 他們說他們愿意同警方通力合作。
He wouldn't say where he had picked up the information. 他不愿意說出他是在哪里得到這個消息的。
7. MODAL You use would not to indicate that something did not happen, often in spite of a lot of effort. 就不
He kicked, pushed, and hurled his shoulder at the door. It wouldn't open. 他又踢又推，還用肩膀撞門。它就是不開。
8. MODAL You use would, especially with "like," "love," and "wish," when saying that someone wants to do or have a particular thing or wants a particular thing to happen. 想要
She asked me what I would like to do and mentioned a particular job. 她問我想做什么，而且提到了一份特別的工作。
Ideally, she would love to become pregnant again. 按理想來說，她想要再次懷孕。
9. would rather→see rather
10. MODAL You use would with "if" clauses in questions when you are asking for permission to do something. 會 (同)(if)(引導(dǎo)的從句連用，表示請求允許)
Do you think it would be all right if I smoked?
你覺得我可以吸煙嗎？
11. MODAL You use would, usually in questions with "like," when you are making a polite offer or invitation. 想要[禮貌]
Would you like a drink?
你想喝一杯嗎？
Would you like to stay?
你想留下來嗎？
12. MODAL You use would, usually in questions, when you are politely asking someone to do something. 能 (表示請求)[禮貌]
Would you do me a favour and get rid of this letter I've just received?
你能幫我個忙把我剛收到的這封信處理掉嗎？
Would you come in here a moment, please?
能請你進(jìn)來待一會嗎？
13. MODAL You say that someone would do something when it is typical of them and you are critical of it. You emphasize the word would when you use it in this way. 總是 (表示批評)[表不滿]
Well, you would say that: you're a man. 哎，你總是說：你是個男人。
14. MODAL You use would, or sometimes would have with a past participle, when you are expressing your opinion about something or seeing if people agree with you, especially when you are uncertain about what you are saying. 可能會[含糊]
I think you'd agree he's a very respected columnist. 我想你可能會同意，他是個十分受人尊敬的專欄作家。
I would have thought he was too old to do that job. 我可能會認(rèn)為他年紀(jì)太大不適合做那份工作。
15. MODAL You use I would when you are giving someone advice in an informal way. 會 (指非正式提出建議)
If I were you I would simply ring your friend's doorbell and ask for your bike back. 如果我是你，我會按你朋友的門鈴，索回自己的自行車。
16. MODAL You use you would in negative sentences with verbs such as "guess" and "know" when you want to say that something is not obvious, especially something surprising. 會 (用在否定句中表示吃驚)
Chris is so full of artistic temperament you'd never think she was the daughter of a banker. 克里絲如此充滿藝術(shù)家的氣質(zhì)，你絕不會想到她是一位銀行家的女兒。
17. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are saying what was likely to have happened by a particular time. 可能會 (表示過去時態(tài)的虛擬語氣)
Within ten weeks of the introduction, 34 million people would have been reached by our television commercials. 在10周的宣傳期內(nèi)，3400萬人可能會看到我們的電視廣告。
18. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible event in the past. 就會 (表示過去時態(tài)的虛擬語氣)
My daughter would have been 17 this week if she had lived. 我的女兒如果還活著，這個星期就滿17歲了。
19. MODAL If you say that someone would have liked or preferred something, you mean that they wanted to do it or have it but were unable to. 本想
I would have liked a life in politics. 我本想從事政治。

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劍橋詞典

would modal verb (FUTURE)

Such a policy would not be constitutional .
What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley .
I was curious to know what would happen next.
The chief's son would inherit all his dominions .

would modal verb (INTENTION)

The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.
I would like to express my thanks for your kindness .
She promised faithfully that she would never leave him.
My dad said he would help with the costs of buying a house .
We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales .

would modal verb (POSSIBILITY)

If she ever left him he would be heartbroken .
My mother would worry herself to death if she knew what I was doing.
A nuclear holocaust would leave few survivors .
If you were offered an overseas posting , would you take it?
If he forgot to pay his rent , his landlady would send him a reminder .

would modal verb (REQUEST)

Would you like to borrow this book ?
May I conduct you to your table , sir , or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?
Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window ?
Is that enough potato , or would you like some more?
Someone's at the door - would you answer it please ?

would modal verb (WILLINGNESS)

This new computer system would save us a lot of time when doing the accounts .
Such a policy would enhance the company's profile abroad .
Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway .
She would let you use her computer if you asked .
I wouldn't get involved if I were you.

would modal verb (WISH)

I'd rather not have any mushrooms , thanks .
I'd rather get a taxi than wait for the bus .
Would you rather eat now or later ?
I'd rather watch a film with subtitles than one dubbed into English .
I'd far sooner go to the theatre than watch a video .

would modal verb (FREQUENCY)

He would always begin his lectures with a joke .
They would often go for a drink together on Wednesdays.
He would always smoke a cigar after dinner .
She would often forget where she'd put her glasses .
He would say that! He's always got a reason for being late.

would modal verb (OPINION)

I would class her among/with the top ten American novelists .
I would suggest that you were not adequately prepared for the interview .
We would describe the standard of the food as poor .
I'd have hoped for a better choice of wine to go with the meal .
She'd describe her reaction to the film as one of disappointment .

would modal verb (ADVISE)

advice

advise

worry

If you're unsure of your legal rights , I would check with a lawyer .
I wouldn't set off at five o'clock. You'll get caught in the rush hour traffic .
I would add more salt to that.
I would wear something more formal , if I were you.
I wouldn't touch that, it's hot .