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
I thought you stayed home with Robbie?
我还以为你是跟Robbie待在家里的
Why are you so much taller than I?
你为什么个子比我高那么多？
and zoomorphic animal shapes ablaze with red and gold and blue,
还有用红色、金黄色、蓝色绘制的光彩夺目的兽形图案，