1. used to express possibility
表示可能性
It might rain later.
稍後可能會下雨。
She might be at home.
她可能在家。
Might Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
might
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快速理解
What does "Might" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Might"?
Might 主要表示可能性或允許，語氣比 may 更不確定或更正式。
- 1
表示可能性
EN: It might rain later.
翻譯: 稍後可能會下雨。
- 2
表示推測（過去）
EN: He might have missed the train.
翻譯: 他可能錯過了火車。
- 3
表示許可（正式或禮貌）
EN: Might I ask a question?
翻譯: 我可以問個問題嗎？
- 4
表示建議或溫和提議
EN: You might want to check that again.
翻譯: 你可能想再檢查一下。
小提醒：Might 表示的可能性比 may 更低、更不確定。在間接引語中，may 的過去式會變成 might。
發音（How to Pronounce "Might" in English）
How to pronounce "Might" in English?"Might" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Might" from YouTube Videos
UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News
BBC News
“We have been clear, and I have been clear to the Israeli foreign minister, we have been clear to the Israeli government, that they must not do that The idea that Gaza, devastated by war, and the West Bank filled with Israeli settlements, could form a single state might seem a distant prospect, And Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said it would never happen, saying a Palestinian state would be a terrorist state.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Might"?How does "Might" change by context?
2. used to make a polite suggestion or request
用於提出禮貌的建議或請求
You might want to check the schedule again.
你可能想再確認一下時間表。
Might I ask you a question?
我可以問你一個問題嗎？
3. used to express a weaker or more tentative possibility in the past
用於表示過去較弱或較不確定的可能性
I thought I might have left my keys in the car.
我以為我可能把鑰匙忘在車裡了。
He said he might come later.
他說他稍後可能會來。
4. used to express annoyance or criticism about something not done
用於表達對未做之事的惱怒或批評
You might have told me you were going to be late!
你本該告訴我你會遲到的！
They might at least have apologized.
他們至少應該道個歉。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Might"?How to make natural sentences with "Might"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| might + V | 表示可能性（較弱） | It might rain later. (稍後可能會下雨。) |
| might + have + V-ed | 表示對過去可能性的推測 | She might have missed the bus. (她可能錯過了公車。) |
| might + be + V-ing | 表示某事現在可能正在發生 | He might be sleeping right now. (他現在可能正在睡覺。) |
| might + be + V-ed | 表示某事可能被做 | The package might be delivered today. (包裹今天可能會被送達。) |
| might + be + adj/noun | 表示可能是某種狀態或身份 | That might be true. (那可能是真的。) |
| might + not + V | 表示可能不會 | They might not come to the party. (他們可能不會來參加派對。) |
| might + have + been + V-ing | 表示過去某時可能正在進行某事 | She might have been working when you called. (你打電話時，她可能正在工作。) |
| might + have + been + V-ed | 表示過去某事可能已被完成 | The report might have been finished yesterday. (報告昨天可能就已經完成了。) |
| might + have + been + adj/noun | 表示過去可能是某種狀態或身份 | He might have been the manager before. (他以前可能是經理。) |
用法說明
How is "Might" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Might"?
might have done vs might do
- might have + 過去分詞 用於推測過去可能發生但現在不確定的事，或談論一個未實現的過去可能性。
- might + 動詞原形 用於表達現在或未來較弱的可能性或提出委婉的建議。
- 兩者都表示不確定性，但時間焦點不同：一個指向過去，一個指向現在/未來。 EN: She might have taken the earlier train. 翻譯: 她可能搭了更早的那班火車。
EN:She might take the earlier train tomorrow.
翻譯:她明天可能會搭更早的那班火車。
EN:I might have left my keys at the office.
翻譯:我可能把鑰匙忘在辦公室了。
EN:I might leave the office early today.
翻譯:我今天可能會提早離開辦公室。
總結建議
區分時間點：推測過去已發生的事用「might have done」，談論現在或未來的可能性則用「might do」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Might" and similar words?How to choose "Might" vs alternatives?
might vs may
兩者皆可表示可能性，但 'might' 暗示的可能性比 'may' 更低、更不確定。在正式語法中，'may' 也用於請求許可，而 'might' 則用於假設性情境。
might vs could
'might' 強調可能性本身，而 'could' 則強調能力或潛在的可能性。在口語中常可互換，但 'could' 的語氣有時更強。
might vs can
'can' 主要表示能力或許可，而 'might' 主要表示可能性。兩者功能不同，但在非正式請求許可時有時會混淆。
口語用法
How is "Might" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Might"?
引述
在轉述他人的話或想法時，口語中常用「might」來表示不確定性，語氣比「said」或「thought」更委婉。 EN: She said she might be late, so don't wait for her. 翻譯: 她說她可能會遲到，所以不用等她。
EN:I thought I might have left my keys at the office.
翻譯:我當時想我可能把鑰匙忘在辦公室了。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「might」來表達一種輕微的諷刺、不情願或強調可能性極低，常與「just」或「well」連用。 EN: You might want to check your answer again. 翻譯: 你或許會想再檢查一下你的答案。（委婉建議）
EN:Well, I might consider it if you ask nicely.
翻譯:這個嘛，如果你好好問，我或許會考慮一下。（帶有條件的不情願）
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，「might」有時會作為口語中的填充詞，引導出後續的猜測或可能性。 EN: It's, uh, might be the best option we have right now. 翻譯: 這個，呃，可能是我們目前最好的選擇了。
EN:The reason... might have something to do with the budget.
翻譯:這個原因…可能和預算有關。
正式寫作注意：在學術、商業或正式文件中，應避免將「might」用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調。應使用更精確、肯定的表達方式來陳述可能性或建議。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Might"?What fixed phrases with "Might" should I remember?
might as well
might as well + verb
不妨；倒不如
might have + past participle
might have + past participle
可能已經（表示對過去情況的推測）
might be able to
might be able to + verb
或許能夠
might not / mightn't
might not + verb
可能不會
might I suggest
Might I suggest + noun/that clause?
容我建議（用於禮貌地提出建議）
try as one might
Try as + pronoun + might, ...
儘管某人盡力嘗試（但還是失敗或無法做到）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Might"?Which "Might" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I think it will rain tomorrow, but I'm not sure.
✓I think it might rain tomorrow.
使用 'will' 表示確定的預測，與 'but I'm not sure' 矛盾。當表達不確定性或可能性時，應使用 'might'。
×I could not attend the meeting tomorrow.
✓I might not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
'Could not' 通常表示過去的能力不足或確定無法做到。對於未來的不確定性（可能無法參加），應使用 'might not'。
×If you might see him, please give him this message.
✓If you see him, please give him this message.
在真實條件句（表示可能發生的情況）的 'if' 從句中，通常不使用 'might'。'Might' 應用於主句來表達結果的可能性。
×Might I borrow your pen? (在非正式場合)
✓Can I borrow your pen? 或 May I borrow your pen?
'Might' 用於請求許可時非常正式且較少見。在大多數日常情境中，使用 'can' 或 'may' 更為自然。'Might' 更常用於表達可能性。
×He said he might goes to the store later.
✓He said he might go to the store later.
'Might' 是情態動詞，其後必須接動詞原形（bare infinitive），不隨主詞的人稱或時態變化。
×It might rain later. (看著烏雲密布的天空)
✓It will probably rain later. 或 It looks like it's going to rain.
'Might' 表示可能性約 50% 或更低。當可能性很高（例如看到明顯跡象）時，使用 'will probably', 'is likely to', 或 'is going to' 更準確。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Might"?What are tense/participle forms of "Might"?