may有情态动词和名词两种词性。当may作为情态动词时,含义有“也许、可能、可以”,可转折前所述情况属实,也可征求同意或表示允许;当may作为名词词性时,含义为“山楂花”。

may的中文含义及用法介绍
1、作为情态动词时,意为(有可能但不肯定)也许,可能;(转折前所述情况属实)也许;(征求同意或表示允许)可以。
例句:That may or may not be true.
这可能是真的,也可能不是。
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids.
市场上有各种程序,可以称为设计辅助工具。
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband.
他或许是一位好父亲,但却是个很糟糕的丈夫。
You may come in if you wish.
你想进来就进来吧。
May I ask why you took that decision?
我可否问一下你为什么要作出那样的决定?
There is a need for more resources so that all children may have a decent education.
需要更多的财力支持,让所有的孩子都受到良好的教育。
Business has been thriving in the past year. Long may it continue to do so.
在过去的一年里生意蒸蒸日上。但愿这种情况能持续下去。
He may have been to some of those places...
那些地方他也许去过一些。
May we suggest you try one of our guest houses...
可否请您体验一下我们的客房?
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent.
我的问题的要点可能不是一下子就能看出来的。
The doctor may allow her to return to work next week.
医生也许会允许她下周回去上班。
It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community.
也许需要多年方能被当地居民完全接纳。
2、作为名词时,意为山楂花。










