maybe
gb/mˈeɪbi/ us/mˈeɪbi/
A2
英语
~ 1000
义项
0 个义项
adverb
A2
property
1
Possibly; perhaps
Used to say something could happen or be true, but you are not sure.
用法模式：
Maybe [clause]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'maybe' (adverb) with 'may be' (verb phrase). 'Maybe' is one word and means 'perhaps', while 'may be' is two words and means 'might be'.
近义词
perhaps (Slightly more formal or literary than 'maybe'.)
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possibly (More tentative or cautious than 'maybe'.)
反义词
definitely (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of uncertainty.)
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certainly (Expresses strong confidence that something will happen or is true.)
搭配
maybe later
|maybe not
|maybe tomorrow
|maybe someday
主题
daily life
|conversation
|thinking
|decisions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Maybe we'll go to the beach if the weather is nice.
- I don't know—maybe he's just tired.
- She said she would maybe call me later.
- Maybe this isn't the right time to talk.
- We could maybe try a different approach.
学习者例句
- Maybe it will rain today.
- He will maybe come to the party.
- Maybe we can eat pizza for dinner.
- She will maybe call you tomorrow.
- Maybe they are at the park.
语法
词典原形
maybe
IPA
GB/mˈeɪbi/
US/mˈeɪbi/
音节与重音
maybe （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (maybe)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: maybe
- Plural: maybes
词族
相关表达
just maybe
1/d͡ʒˈʌst mˈeɪbi/
fixed phrase
informal
A slight chance of something
Used to say there is a small chance that something could happen.
例句
- If we work hard, just maybe we can finish on time.
- Just maybe, you'll change your mind after hearing me out.
maybe yes, maybe no
1/mˈeɪbi jˈɛs | mˈeɪbi nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Uncertain outcome either way
Used to say you are not sure if the answer or result will be yes or no.
例句
- Will they win? Maybe yes, maybe no.
- Maybe yes, maybe no—that's all I can say.