can

kæn

n. 罐头；容器；可乐罐

vt. 能够；可以；可能；会

vi. 能够；可以

n. (Can)人名；(英)坎

1. I can speak English fluently.

我能流利地说英语。

2. Can you help me with my homework?

你能帮我做作业吗？

3. She can play the piano very well.

她弹钢琴弹得很好。

4. You can use the can opener to open the tin.

你可以用开罐器打开罐头。

5. Can I have a glass of water, please?

我可以来杯水吗？

Synonyms: able to, capable of, have the ability to

Can is a verb that means to be able to or have the ability to do something. It can also be used as a noun referring to a container or a type of metal container used for storing food or drinks.

Can is pronounced as /kæn/ and is often confused with the word "can't" which means cannot.

Example sentences:

1. She can run faster than anyone else on the team.

她跑得比队里任何人都快。

2. Can you pass me the salt, please?

请把盐递给我好吗？

3. I can't believe she made it through medical school while working full-time.

我简直不敢相信她全职工作的同时还能通过医学院。

4. The soup was too hot, so I had to wait for it to cool down before I could eat it.

汤太烫了，所以我不得不等它冷却一下才能吃。

5. Can you believe we've been friends for over 10 years now?

你能相信我们已经是朋友超过10年了吗？

Synonyms: able to, capable of, have the ability to

Can is often used as a synonym for the phrase "able to" or "capable of." It can also be used to express possibility or permission.

For example:

1. I am not sure if I can make it to the party tonight.

我不确定今晚能否参加聚会。

2. He is a very talented musician and can play multiple instruments.

他是一个非常有才华的音乐家，能弹奏多种乐器。

3. Can I borrow your pen?

我可以借用你的笔吗？