In English grammar the modal verb “can” and its opposite “cannot or can’t” is explained as a verb that we use to describe ability or the lack of it. For example, I can play tennis or I cannot swim.
在英语语法中,情态动词"can"和它的否定形式"can't"分别用来描述拥有某种能力和缺乏某种能力,比如"I can play tennis."(我会打网球。)或者" I cannot swim."(我不会游泳。)
In question form it can be used to ask permission, for example, “Can I leave early today?” or as a challenge – “Why can’t I have another biscuit?”
在疑问句中,"can"和"can't"用于征得同意,比如“Can I leave early today?”(“我今天可以提前走吗?”)或者可用于表达挑衅意味,如“Why can’t I have another biscuit?”(“我为什么不能再吃一块饼干?”)
Can’t (or cannot) is also used with some verbs to create idiomatic expressions and are widely used by native English speakers.
"can't"(或"can not")也常常和一些动词连用,在英语中是常用的习惯表达。
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1. can’t wait –to be excited about something
1.迫不及待要做某事
e.g. I can’t wait to see my friends next week. It’s going to be wonderful.
例:下周要见我的朋友们啦,我已经迫不及待了,一定会很棒的。
2. can’t stand – to strongly dislike something
2. 厌恶某物
e.g. I can’t stand the traffic in London.
例:我简直不能忍受伦敦的交通。
3. can’t bear – to strongly dislike something because it makes you unhappy
3. 因为某件东西令你难以忍受而讨厌
e.g. She can’t bear to be away from her family longer than a week.
例:她不能忍受离开家人超过一个星期
4. can’t take it – cannot tolerate something
4. 不能忍受某事
e.g. I can’t take his constant shouting anymore. I have to leave.
例:我受不了他一直大叫了,我要走了。
5. can’t be bothered – to have no interest in something
5. 对某事没兴趣
e.g. I know I should go for a run but I can’t be bothered tonight.
例:我知道我该去跑步了,但是今天晚上我就是提不起兴趣。