can

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkæn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kæn; unstressed kən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kan; unstressed kən)

Inflections of 'can' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
can
v aux present
could
v aux past
could
v aux conditional
cans
v 3rd person singular (For the transitive verb)
canning
v pres p (For the transitive verb)
canned
v past (For the transitive verb)
canned
v past p (For the transitive verb)
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主要翻译
英语中文
can v aux (be able to) (表示能力)SCSimplified Chinesenéng
TCTraditional Chinese
 I can carry those suitcases for you.
 我能帮你搬那些箱子。
can v aux (know how to) (表示技能)SCSimplified Chinese
TCTraditional Chinese
 She can play the piano.
 她会弹钢琴。
can v aux (have the right to)SCSimplified Chinese 有权 yǒu quán
  SCSimplified Chinese 可以 yǒu quán,kě yǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 可以
 The prime minister can call an election whenever he wants to.
 首相有权在自己愿意的任何时候发起选举。
can v aux (be allowed to) (表示准许)SCSimplified Chinese 可以 kě yǐ
TCTraditional Chinese 可以
 Can I borrow your car tonight?
 今晚上我可以借你的车用用吗?
can v aux (be possible) (表示可能性)SCSimplified Chinese 可能,会 kě néng
TCTraditional Chinese 可能,會
 Such things can happen if you're not careful.
 如果你不小心,这种事情就可能发生。
can n US (tin: metal container)SCSimplified Chinese 金属罐 jīn shǔ guàn
TCTraditional Chinese 金屬罐
  (用于装食物、饮料)SCSimplified Chinese 听,铁罐头 tīng,tiě guàn tou
TCTraditional Chinese
 We need three more cans of paint.
 我们还需要三罐颜料。
 这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 我喝了四听啤酒,觉得头有点晕。
can n US (tin: of food) (食品)SCSimplified Chinese 罐头,罐,听 guàn tou ,guàn,tīng
TCTraditional Chinese 罐頭,罐,聽
 Pass me that can of peas.
 把那罐豆子递给我。
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其他翻译
英语中文
can n (fuel) (存储天然气等的)SCSimplified Chineseguàn
TCTraditional Chinese
 We should fill this extra can with gas in case we run out.
 我们应该把这个额外的罐子加满油,以防汽油用光。
the can n US, slang (toilet)SCSimplified Chinese 厕所,洗手间 cè suǒ,xǐ shǒu jiān
TCTraditional Chinese 廁所,洗手間
 Excuse me. I have to go to the can.
the can n slang (jail, gaol)SCSimplified Chinese 监狱,监牢 jiān yù,jiān láo
TCTraditional Chinese 監獄
 He's been in the can for three months now.
can n slang (military: warship)SCSimplified Chinese 驱逐舰 qū zhú jiàn
TCTraditional Chinese 驅逐艦
 After a few repairs the can was back in the water heading across the ocean.
can n US, slang (buttocks)SCSimplified Chinese 屁股 pì gǔ
TCTraditional Chinese 屁股
 That toilet seat's so cold you'll freeze your can sitting on it.
a can of [sth] n (contents of a tin)SCSimplified Chinese 一听所装之物 yì tīng suǒ zhuāng zhī wù
 I'll just have a can of beans for lunch.
can v aux (have the qualifications to) (表示资历、能力)SCSimplified Chinesenéng
TCTraditional Chinese
 A doctor can treat people more extensively than a nurse.
 与护士相比,医生能为患者提供更为全面的治疗。
can v aux (tend to) (表示倾向性)SCSimplified Chinese 可能会 kě néng huì
TCTraditional Chinese 可能會
 He can be really annoying sometimes.
 有时他真的会很烦人。
can [sth] vtr (preserve in a jar, etc.)SCSimplified Chinese 将…装入罐中保存
 They canned most of their peppers for the winter.
 他们将大部分辣椒装入罐中保存,以备冬天所需。
can [sb] vtr US, slang (fire, dismiss)SCSimplified Chinese 解雇, 辞退
 He should have been canned for that kind of behavior.
can [sth] vtr US, slang (stop doing)SCSimplified Chinese 停止做 tíng zhǐ zuò
 You two! Can that fighting! Now!
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动词短语
英语中文
can up vtr phrasal sep (preserve in a jar, etc.)SCSimplified Chinese 在罐中储存起来
 They canned up a lot of the berries for later use.
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复合形式:
英语中文
all you can do n (your only recourse)SCSimplified Chinese 你唯一能做的 nǐ wéi yī néng zuò de
 When something bad happens, all you can do is make the best of it.
all you can do n (everything you are capable of)SCSimplified Chinese 你能做的一切 nǐ néng zuò de yí qiè
 All you can do is whine; you never fix your problems.
all-you-can-eat adj (restaurant buffet: unlimited)SCSimplified Chinese 畅吃的
  SCSimplified Chinese 自助的 zì zhù de
 At the all-you-can-eat restaurant he stuffed himself with cheap food.
as best you can adv (to the best of your ability)SCSimplified Chinese 尽全力 jìn quán lì
TCTraditional Chinese 盡全力
 Muddle through as best you can, and we'll fix the mistakes later.
as can be,
as ... as can be
expr
(perfectly, extremely)SCSimplified Chinese 非常 fēi cháng
TCTraditional Chinese 非常
  SCSimplified Chinese 极其 fēi cháng,jí qí
TCTraditional Chinese 極其
 My sister's new baby is cute as can be.
 The children were excited as could be when their dad arrived home with a puppy.
beer can n (can holding beer)SCSimplified Chinese 啤酒罐 pí jiǔ guàn
 When the police arrested him for drunken driving, they found empty beer cans in his car.
beggars can't be choosers expr informal (when in need, take what's offered) (比喻条件有限不能挑选)SCSimplified Chinese 要饭的不能挑肥拣瘦
bite off more than you can chew v expr figurative, informal (accept an overly ambitious task)SCSimplified Chinese 贪多嚼不烂
  SCSimplified Chinese 不自量力
 Gabriella thought she would enjoy being team leader, but she may have bitten off more than she can chew.
but what can you do? expr informal (expressing resignation)SCSimplified Chinese 但又能怎样?
  SCSimplified Chinese 但又如何?
 The workers may object, but what can you do; the project has to be done on time.
can but v expr dated (can do nothing except)SCSimplified Chinese 只能
  SCSimplified Chinese 只好 zhǐ hǎo
TCTraditional Chinese 只好
Can do! interj informal (certainly) (非正式用语)SCSimplified Chinese 办得到 bàn de dào
TCTraditional Chinese 辦得到
  SCSimplified Chinese 没问题 bàn de dào,méi wèn tí
TCTraditional Chinese 沒問題
 “Could you move those chairs and tables for me, please?” - “Can do!”
can hardly wait v expr (feel impatient, excited)SCSimplified Chinese 等不及地 děng bù jí de
  SCSimplified Chinese 迫不及待 děng bù jí de,pò bù jí dài
 I can hardly wait for my birthday! This has been such a rotten day, I can hardly wait for it to be over.
Can I help you? expr (to a customer)SCSimplified Chinese 有什么可以帮您的吗?
  SCSimplified Chinese 需要帮忙吗?
 Can I help you? asked the sales clerk.
Can it! interj slang, impolite (shut up!)SCSimplified Chinese 闭嘴 bì zuǐ
  SCSimplified Chinese 住嘴 bì zuǐ,zhù zuǐ
 Can it! I don't want to hear another word from you!
can of worms n figurative, informal ([sth] controversial, problematic)SCSimplified Chinese 一团糟 yì tuán zāo
 So, George is having an affair, and it's with his wife's colleague? That really is a can of worms.
 这么说,乔治有外遇了,而且是跟他妻子的同事?这确实是一个棘手的问题。
can opener (US),
tin opener (UK)
n
(gadget for opening tin cans)SCSimplified Chinese 开罐器 kāi guàn qì
TCTraditional Chinese 開罐器
 How will I pour the condensed milk if I can't find a can opener? My mum has a special tin opener for people with arthritic hands.
can't stand [sth/sb] v expr informal (find intolerable)SCSimplified Chinese 无法忍受
TCTraditional Chinese 無法忍受
  SCSimplified Chinese 忍受不了
 I can't stand my overbearing, demanding boss.
can stand [sth/sb] v expr (be able to tolerate)SCSimplified Chinese 能够忍受 néng gòu rěn shòu
TCTraditional Chinese 能夠忍受
 I hope that noise stops soon - I don't think I can stand it much longer!
can stand doing [sth],
also US: can stand to do [sth]
v expr
(be able to tolerate)SCSimplified Chinese 能忍耐
  SCSimplified Chinese 能忍受
备注: Often used in negative sentences.
 If you can stand to wait another 10 minutes, I'll walk you home.
 I can't stand seeing you so unhappy.
 如果你能再忍上十分钟,我就走路送你回家。// 看到你如此难过,我无法忍受。
can-do attitude n (positive attitude)SCSimplified Chinese 乐观进取的态度
  SCSimplified Chinese 肯干的态度
can-do spirit n (enthusiasm)SCSimplified Chinese 积极进取的精神
can't contraction colloquial, abbreviation (can not) (口语)SCSimplified Chinese [can not 的缩约形式] [can not de suō yuē xíng shì ]
 I can't hear the doorbell when I'm in the back room.
 我在密室的时候听不到门铃声。
can't be arsed v expr vulgar, informal, UK (unwilling to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 懒得
can't be arsed to do [sth] v expr vulgar, informal, UK (unwilling to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 懒得做某事
 I've lost the remote control and I can't be arsed to get up and change the channel.
can't be bothered adj informal (unwilling to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 嫌麻烦而不愿意做
 I can't be bothered with proofreading, so I just post my e-mails as they are, misspellings and all.
can't be bothered to do [sth] adj informal (unwilling to make effort)SCSimplified Chinese 嫌麻烦而不愿意做
 Nieve wore her work clothes to the restaurant because she couldn't be bothered to change.
can't be helped,
cannot be helped
v expr
informal (unavoidable)SCSimplified Chinese 不可避免 bù kě bì miǎn
TCTraditional Chinese 不可避免
 It's a pity that Deborah can't come with us, but it can't be helped.
can't be in all places at one time v expr US, informal (have too many obligations) (因事情太多)SCSimplified Chinese 分身无术
 I can't be in all places at one time so someone will have to help me.
 我分身乏术,因此有人需要帮助我。
can't help [sth],
can't help doing [sth],
cannot help
v expr
(feel compelled to do [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 不禁…
  SCSimplified Chinese 禁不住…
 I can't help wondering if she really knows what she's doing.
can't help yourself v expr informal (be compelled to do [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 情不自禁 qíng bú zì jīn
 She can't help herself - she has to criticize everything I do.
can't take [sb] anywhere v expr humorous, informal ([sb] is embarrassing)SCSimplified Chinese 让人无地自容
  SCSimplified Chinese 让人尴尬无比
can't wait for [sth] v expr figurative, informal (be impatient for) (表示不耐烦)SCSimplified Chinese 迫切地希望
 I can't wait for this day to be over.
carry the can v expr figurative, informal (take the blame)SCSimplified Chinese 承担责任 chéng dān zé rèn
TCTraditional Chinese 承擔責任
  SCSimplified Chinese 代人受过
catch-as-catch-can adj (using whatever method, material possible)SCSimplified Chinese 用尽一切办法的,抓住一切机会的
catch-as-catch-can n historical (type of wrestling)SCSimplified Chinese 自由式摔跤
do all you can v expr (try hard)SCSimplified Chinese 尽你所能 jìn nǐ suǒ néng
TCTraditional Chinese 盡你所能
  SCSimplified Chinese 尽力而为 jìn nǐ suǒ néng ,jìn lì ér wéi
 I did all I could to catch the train, but it was too late.
do everything you can v expr (try your hardest)SCSimplified Chinese 竭尽全力 jié jìn quán lì
TCTraditional Chinese 竭盡全力
 I'm sure the police will catch the burglar; they're doing everything they can.
do everything you can to do [sth] v expr (try your hardest to achieve [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 尽一切努力做某事
  SCSimplified Chinese 竭尽全力做某事
 Choosing a university is an important decision, so make sure you do everything you can to get it right.
 上哪所大学是一个重要的选择,所以一定要确保竭尽全力,做出正确的选择。
do the best you can v expr (try your hardest)SCSimplified Chinese 尽你最大努力 jìn nǐ zuì dà nǔ lì
 Just do the best you can. That's all anybody could ask for.
do what you can v expr (do everything possible)SCSimplified Chinese 尽你的全力 jìn nǐ de quán lì
garbage can (US),
trash can (US),
dustbin (UK),
bin (UK)
n
(curbside waste collection container)SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾桶 lā jī tǒng
  SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾收集箱
 Residents should put their garbage cans on the curb on Thursday mornings.
 居民应当在周四早晨将垃圾收集箱放在路边,等待收集。
garbage can (US),
trash can (US),
bin (UK),
rubbish bin (UK)
n
(household waste container) (家用)SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾桶 lā jī tǒng
  SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾箱 lā jī tǒng,lā jī xiāng
 The bathroom trash can needs emptying.
 我们需要清空浴室的垃圾桶。
How can I help you? expr (what do you need?)SCSimplified Chinese 我能为您做什么吗?,您需要什么?
 Store clerks often ask customers, "How can I help you?"
I can't wait! interj (I am excited about [sth](表示期待)SCSimplified Chinese 我都等不及了,我迫不及待 wǒ dōu děng bù jí le,wǒ pò bú jí dài
 "This time next week we'll be on holiday." "I can't wait!"
 “下周的这个时候我们就放假了。”“我都等不及了!”
in the can expr figurative, informal (movie, project: finished)SCSimplified Chinese 杀青 shā qīng
TCTraditional Chinese 殺青
  SCSimplified Chinese 结束 shā qīng,jié shù
TCTraditional Chinese 結束
 It's a relief to have this project in the can.
milk can n (large metal container for milk)SCSimplified Chinese 牛奶罐 niú nǎi guàn
 The farmer was very upset when the dog bumped into the milk can and spilt the milk.
no can do expr informal (that isn't possible)SCSimplified Chinese 无法做
  SCSimplified Chinese 无能为力 wú néng wéi lì
TCTraditional Chinese 無能為力
open a can of worms,
open up a can of worms
v expr
figurative, informal (create controversy, problems)SCSimplified Chinese 自找麻烦 zì zhǎo má fán
 Laura opened a can of worms when she mentioned Oliver's ex-girlfriend.
paint can n (tin container holding paint)SCSimplified Chinese 油漆罐
  SCSimplified Chinese 颜料罐
pop can n US, regional (soda can, fizzy drink tin)SCSimplified Chinese 易拉罐
 The aluminum recycling facility pays thirty cents a pound for used pop cans.
see what can be done v expr (try to find solution)SCSimplified Chinese 看看能做些什么 kàn kàn néng zuò xiē shén me
 The mechanic said he'd see what can be done to repair my car.
spray can n (aerosol)SCSimplified Chinese 喷漆罐 pēn qī guàn
TCTraditional Chinese 噴漆罐
  SCSimplified Chinese 喷雾器 pēn qī guàn,pēn wù qì
TCTraditional Chinese 噴霧器
 The chemicals in spray cans affect the ozone layer.
tin can n (metal food container)SCSimplified Chinese 锡罐 xī guàn
 I hate eating soup from a tin can.
 Baked beans are sold in tin cans.
trash can (US),
dustbin,
rubbish bin (UK)
n
(receptacle for refuse)SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾桶 lā jī tǒng
  SCSimplified Chinese 垃圾罐 lā jī tǒng,lā jī guàn
 Take those stinky shoes outside and throw them in the trash can!
 把那双臭气熏天的鞋子拿到外面去扔进垃圾桶!
Two can play that game,
Two can play at that game
expr
figurative (intention to retaliate)SCSimplified Chinese 一报还一报 yí bào huán yí bào
 Two can play that game; if John refuses to help me, then I can refuse to help him!
watering can,
watering pot,
sprinkling can
n
(for watering plants)SCSimplified Chinese 喷壶 pēn hú
 She prefers to use a watering can instead of a garden hose.
Yes we can! interj US (Obama's presidential campaign slogan) (奥巴马总体竞选标语)SCSimplified Chinese 是的,我们可以! shì de
TCTraditional Chinese 是的
You can bet on it! interj informal (that is certain)SCSimplified Chinese 肯定 kěn dìng
TCTraditional Chinese 肯定
  SCSimplified Chinese 毫无疑问 kěn dìng,háo wú yí wèn
TCTraditional Chinese 毫無疑問
 Whatever the government does will cost us money -- you can bet on it!
You can bet your life expr figurative, informal (with clause: you can be certain that)SCSimplified Chinese 可以肯定
 You can bet your life Maria will tell the teacher what we did.
you can bet your life on [sth] expr figurative, informal (you can be certain of [sth])SCSimplified Chinese 毋庸置疑
 Rodney will certainly win the race; you can bet your life on that.
You can say that again! interj slang (yes: emphatically)SCSimplified Chinese 我同意 wǒ tóng yì
  SCSimplified Chinese 你说对了 wǒ tóng yì,nǐ shuō duì le
TCTraditional Chinese 你說對了
 “This new gadget's just brilliant.” “You can say that again!”
you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear expr (poor materials make poor products)SCSimplified Chinese 朽木不可雕
  SCSimplified Chinese 烂泥扶不上墙
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Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

can 1 [kæn]
I n [c]
1 (for food, drinks) 罐头(頭) guàntou [个 ]
(with lid) 容器 róngqì
(for petrol, oil) 罐 guàn [个 ]
  • I had to take a can to the garage to get some petrol.
    我不得不带(帶)个(個)罐去加油站买(買)汽油。 Wǒ bùdebù dài gè guàn qù jiāyóuzhàn mǎi qìyóu.
2 (=contents) 一听(聽)所装(裝)的量 yī tīng suǒ zhuāng de liàng [听 tīng]
3 (=contents and container) 一罐 yīguàn
II vt [+ food, drink] 罐装(裝) guànzhuāng
  • to carry the can
    (Brit) (inf) 承担(擔)责(責)任 chéngdān zérèn
can 2 [kæn] negative (conditional, pt cannot, can't)could aux vb
1 (=be able to) 能 néng
  • can I help you?
    (in shop) 您要买(買)点(點)儿(兒)什么(麼)? nín yào mǎi diǎnr shénme?

(in general) 我能帮(幫)你吗(嗎)? wǒ néng bāng nǐ ma?
  • you can do it if you try
    如果试(試)试(試)的话(話)你是能做的 rúguǒ shìshì de huà nǐ shì néng zuò de
  • I can't hear/see anything
    我什么(麼)也听(聽)不见/看不见(見) wǒ shénme yě tīng bù jiàn/kàn bù jiàn
  • I can't remember
    我不记(記)得了 wǒ bù jìde le
  • she can't sleep
    她不能入睡 tā bùnéng rùshuì
  • you can always try telephoning him at home
    你可以试(試)着(著)往他家里(裡)打电(電)话(話) nǐ kěyǐ shìzhe wǎng tā jiāli dǎ diànhuà
  • as you can imagine…
    就如你能想象的那样(樣)… jiù rú nǐ néng xiǎngxiàng de nàyàng…
  • how can I ever thank you?
    我该(該)怎么(麼)谢(謝)你才好呢? wǒ gāi zěnme xiè nǐ cái hǎo ne?
  • I can't understand why…
    我不能理解为(為)什么(麼)… wǒ bùnéng lǐjiě wèishénme…
2 (=know how to) 会(會) huì
  • I can swim/drive
    我会(會)游泳/开(開)车(車) wǒ huì yóuyǒng/kāichē
  • can you play a musical instrument?
    你会(會)一种(種)乐(樂)器吗(嗎)? nǐ huì yī zhǒng yuèqì ma?
3 (permission, requests) 可以 kěyǐ
  • can I use your phone?
    我可以用你的电(電)话(話)吗(嗎)? wǒ kěyǐ yòng nǐ de diànhuà ma?
  • can you help me?
    你可以帮(幫)我一下吗(嗎)? nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ yīxià ma?
  • can't you leave me alone?
    你就不能让(讓)我单(單)独(獨)呆一会(會)儿(兒)吗(嗎)? nǐ jiù bùnéng ràng wǒ dāndú dāi yīhuìr ma?
  • this cannot be allowed to continue
    不能再这(這)样(樣)下去了 bùnéng zài zhèyàng xiàqù le
4 (disbelief, puzzlement) it can't be true! 这(這)不可能是真的! zhè bù kěnéng shì zhēn de!
  • you can't be serious!
    你不是认(認)真的吧! nǐ bù shì rènzhēn de ba!
  • it can't have been them!
    不可能是他们(們)! Bù kěnéng shì tāmen!
  • what can he want?
    他究竟想要什么(麼)? tā jiūjìng xiǎng yào shénme?
5 (possibility) 可能 kěnéng
  • the illness can last for up to six months
    病情可能持续(續)近6个(個)月 bìngqíng kěnéng chíxù jìn liù gè yuè
  • he can be very unpleasant
    他有时(時)会(會)非常不高兴(興) tā yǒushí huì fēicháng bù gāoxìng
  • can she have finished already?
    她有可能已经(經)完成了吗(嗎)? tā yǒu kěnéng yǐjīng wánchéng le ma?
  • how can millions of dollars disappear?
    成百万(萬)的美金怎么(麼)可能消失呢? chéng bǎiwàn de měijīn zěnme kěnéng xiāoshī ne?
cancouldbe able to 都是用来表示某人有能力做某事,后接原形动词。canbe able to 的现在式都可以指现在,但 can 更为常用。They can all read and write…The snake is able to catch small mammals. couldbe able to 的过去式可用来指过去。willshallbe able to 则用于表示将来。指在某一特定时间能够做某事,用 be able toAfter treatment he was able to return to work. cancould 用于表示可能性。could 指的是某个特定情况下的可能性,而 can 则表示一般情况下的可能性。Many jobs could be lost…Too much salt can be harmful. 在谈论过去的时候,使用 could have 加过去分词形式。It could have been much worse. 在谈论规则或表示许可的时候,用 can 表示现在,用 could 表示过去。They can leave at any time. 注意,当表示请求时,cancould 两者都可。Can I have a drink?…Could we put the fire on? 但表示建议时只能使用 couldYou could phone her and ask.
在这些条目还发现'can':
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中文:

习惯性搭配: can [see, hear, smell, tell], a [beer, paint, soda] can, a can [opener, crusher], 更多……

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