may[mei, me]aux.(1)可能, 也许, 可以, 祝, 愿n.(2)(May) 五月, 能, 可能may[meI]v.(1)否定句的缩写形式为 mayn't(2)可能;也许It may rain today.今天可能下雨。(3)可以;允许You may come if you wish.假如你愿意的话,你就来。(4)祝;愿May they live long.祝他们长寿。(5)(表示目的)(以便)能…;欲Write to him at once so that he may know in time.立刻写信给他,好让他及时知道。词组:may as well还是…好了There is nothing to do, so I may as well go to bed.没什么事可做,我还是上床睡觉好了。