English主要词典
might
Universal Words
modal verb, noun
modal verb (negative might not, short form mightn't )
1 used as the past tense of may when reporting what sb has said:
He said he might come tomorrow.
2 used when showing that sth is or was possible:
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. * I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. * The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. * He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind.
3 used to make a polite suggestion:
You might try calling the help desk. * I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday.
4 (BrE) used to ask permission politely:
Might I use your phone? * If I might just say something...
5 (formal) used to ask for information:
How might the plans be improved upon? * And who might she be?
6 used to show that you are annoyed about sth that sb could do or could have done:
I think you might at least offer to help! * Honestly, you might have told me!
7 used to say that you are not surprised by sth:
I might have guessed it was you!
8 used to emphasize that an important point has been made:
'And where is the money coming from?' 'You might well ask!' -< MODAL
IDIOMS see WELL
noun [U] (formal or literary) great strength, energy or power:
America's military might * I pushed the rock with all my might.