VOA慢速英语:Would You Like to Learn About Modal Auxiliaries?

短语讲解：

1.She notes that native English speakers do not often think about structure class words, despite their importance.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…; 对…有（某种观点）
例句：I'll have a think about that
我会考虑考虑的。

2.Modals such as would have different meanings depending on their context.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖; 随…而定
例句：You may depend on me to help you.
你放心，我会帮助你的。

3.This past or unrealized possibility did not come true.

come true 应验; 实现，成真
例句：You can make that dream come true.
你可以让那个梦想实现。

4.In fact, he lived long before American football was invented.

in fact 事实上; 实际上，其实
例句：You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。