could

language: zh

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    zh: 能；可以
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    zh: 表示礼貌的请求或建议

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    我五岁时会游泳。

  2. Could you help me?

    你能帮我吗？