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would /wʊd, wʊd/

1. MODAL You use would when you are saying what someone believed, hoped, or expected to happen or be the case. 会 (表示相信或期待)
No one believed the soldiers stationed at the border would actually open fire. 没人相信驻扎在边境的士兵们会真的开火。
Would he always be like this?
他会总像这样吗？
2. MODAL You use would when saying what someone intended to do. 要 (表示想要做)
The statement added that although there were a number of differing views, these would be discussed by both sides. 该声明补充说，尽管存在着许多不同的观点，但这些要由双方来讨论。
3. MODAL You use would when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible situation. 会 (表示可能的结果或影响)
Ordinarily it would be fun to be taken to fabulous restaurants. 被人带到豪华饭店去通常会很开心。
It would be wrong to suggest that police officers were not annoyed by acts of indecency. 错误的是认为警官不会为无礼行为所恼。
4. MODAL You use would, or would have with a past participle, to indicate that you are assuming or guessing that something is true, because you have good reasons for thinking it. 一定 (表示假设或猜测)
You wouldn't know him. 你一定不认识他。
His fans would already be familiar with Caroline. 他的崇拜者们一定已熟悉卡罗琳。
5. MODAL You use would in the main clause of some "if" and "unless" sentences to indicate something you consider to be fairly unlikely to happen. 就会 (同)(if)(和)(unless)(引导的从句连用，表示某事极不可能发生)
If only I could get some sleep, I would be able to cope. 要是我能睡一会儿，就可以应付。
6. MODAL You use would to say that someone was willing to do something. You use would not to indicate that they refused to do something. 愿意
They said they would give the police their full cooperation. 他们说他们愿意同警方通力合作。
He wouldn't say where he had picked up the information. 他不愿意说出他是在哪里得到这个消息的。
7. MODAL You use would not to indicate that something did not happen, often in spite of a lot of effort. 就不
He kicked, pushed, and hurled his shoulder at the door. It wouldn't open. 他又踢又推，还用肩膀撞门。它就是不开。
8. MODAL You use would, especially with "like," "love," and "wish," when saying that someone wants to do or have a particular thing or wants a particular thing to happen. 想要
She asked me what I would like to do and mentioned a particular job. 她问我想做什么，而且提到了一份特别的工作。
Ideally, she would love to become pregnant again. 按理想来说，她想要再次怀孕。
9. would rather→see rather
10. MODAL You use would with "if" clauses in questions when you are asking for permission to do something. 会 (同)(if)(引导的从句连用，表示请求允许)
Do you think it would be all right if I smoked?
你觉得我可以吸烟吗？
11. MODAL You use would, usually in questions with "like," when you are making a polite offer or invitation. 想要[礼貌]
Would you like a drink?
你想喝一杯吗？
Would you like to stay?
你想留下来吗？
12. MODAL You use would, usually in questions, when you are politely asking someone to do something. 能 (表示请求)[礼貌]
Would you do me a favour and get rid of this letter I've just received?
你能帮我个忙把我刚收到的这封信处理掉吗？
Would you come in here a moment, please?
能请你进来待一会吗？
13. MODAL You say that someone would do something when it is typical of them and you are critical of it. You emphasize the word would when you use it in this way. 总是 (表示批评)[表不满]
Well, you would say that: you're a man. 哎，你总是说：你是个男人。
14. MODAL You use would, or sometimes would have with a past participle, when you are expressing your opinion about something or seeing if people agree with you, especially when you are uncertain about what you are saying. 可能会[含糊]
I think you'd agree he's a very respected columnist. 我想你可能会同意，他是个十分受人尊敬的专栏作家。
I would have thought he was too old to do that job. 我可能会认为他年纪太大不适合做那份工作。
15. MODAL You use I would when you are giving someone advice in an informal way. 会 (指非正式提出建议)
If I were you I would simply ring your friend's doorbell and ask for your bike back. 如果我是你，我会按你朋友的门铃，索回自己的自行车。
16. MODAL You use you would in negative sentences with verbs such as "guess" and "know" when you want to say that something is not obvious, especially something surprising. 会 (用在否定句中表示吃惊)
Chris is so full of artistic temperament you'd never think she was the daughter of a banker. 克里丝如此充满艺术家的气质，你绝不会想到她是一位银行家的女儿。
17. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are saying what was likely to have happened by a particular time. 可能会 (表示过去时态的虚拟语气)
Within ten weeks of the introduction, 34 million people would have been reached by our television commercials. 在10周的宣传期内，3400万人可能会看到我们的电视广告。
18. MODAL You use would have with a past participle when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible event in the past. 就会 (表示过去时态的虚拟语气)
My daughter would have been 17 this week if she had lived. 我的女儿如果还活着，这个星期就满17岁了。
19. MODAL If you say that someone would have liked or preferred something, you mean that they wanted to do it or have it but were unable to. 本想
I would have liked a life in politics. 我本想从事政治。

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剑桥词典

would modal verb (FUTURE)

Such a policy would not be constitutional .
What time would it be convenient for me to come round?
Changing the course of the river would cause serious environmental damage to the whole valley .
I was curious to know what would happen next.
The chief's son would inherit all his dominions .

would modal verb (INTENTION)

The president continued by saying that his country was a free country and would always remain so.
I would like to express my thanks for your kindness .
She promised faithfully that she would never leave him.
My dad said he would help with the costs of buying a house .
We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales .

would modal verb (POSSIBILITY)

If she ever left him he would be heartbroken .
My mother would worry herself to death if she knew what I was doing.
A nuclear holocaust would leave few survivors .
If you were offered an overseas posting , would you take it?
If he forgot to pay his rent , his landlady would send him a reminder .

would modal verb (REQUEST)

Would you like to borrow this book ?
May I conduct you to your table , sir , or would you prefer to have a drink at the bar first?
Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window ?
Is that enough potato , or would you like some more?
Someone's at the door - would you answer it please ?

would modal verb (WILLINGNESS)

This new computer system would save us a lot of time when doing the accounts .
Such a policy would enhance the company's profile abroad .
Thick carpet would reduce the echo in this hallway .
She would let you use her computer if you asked .
I wouldn't get involved if I were you.

would modal verb (WISH)

I'd rather not have any mushrooms , thanks .
I'd rather get a taxi than wait for the bus .
Would you rather eat now or later ?
I'd rather watch a film with subtitles than one dubbed into English .
I'd far sooner go to the theatre than watch a video .

would modal verb (FREQUENCY)

He would always begin his lectures with a joke .
They would often go for a drink together on Wednesdays.
He would always smoke a cigar after dinner .
She would often forget where she'd put her glasses .
He would say that! He's always got a reason for being late.

would modal verb (OPINION)

I would class her among/with the top ten American novelists .
I would suggest that you were not adequately prepared for the interview .
We would describe the standard of the food as poor .
I'd have hoped for a better choice of wine to go with the meal .
She'd describe her reaction to the film as one of disappointment .

would modal verb (ADVISE)

advice

advise

worry

If you're unsure of your legal rights , I would check with a lawyer .
I wouldn't set off at five o'clock. You'll get caught in the rush hour traffic .
I would add more salt to that.
I would wear something more formal , if I were you.
I wouldn't touch that, it's hot .