Modal
[ ['məudl] ]
其它 Other
a. 形式的, 样式的, 形态上的, 模态的\\n[计] 模态的
📖 牛津释义
modal
n
(also modal verb, modal au`xiliary, modal au`xiliary verb) (grammar) verb that is used with another verb (not a modal) to express possibility, permission, obligation, etc 情态动词
`Can', `may', `might', `must' and `should' are all modals. can may might must should都是情态动词. modal, adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 (grammar) of a modal 情态动词的.
2 relating to mode or manner, in contrast to substance 形式的, 形态的, 方式的（与实质相对）.
🗣️ 情景例句
A whole day's work.
一整天的成果呀。
No sooner said than done.
言而必行。
The truth is that when mistakes occur, they are more likely to be ours than theirs.
事实上，差错很可能是我们自己，而不是铁路当局的。