modal
n
(also modal verb, modal au`xiliary, modal au`xiliary verb) (grammar) verb that is used with another verb (not a modal) to express possibility, permission, obligation, etc 情态动词
`Can', `may', `might', `must' and `should' are all modals. can may might must should都是情态动词. modal, adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 (grammar) of a modal 情态动词的.
2 relating to mode or manner, in contrast to substance 形式的, 形态的, 方式的(与实质相对).
🗣️ 情景例句
He has a major toy buyer in Los Angeles,
他在Los Angeles有一个玩具大买主,
Those business partners are of equal mind on the matter.
那些企业的合伙人对这个问题的意向是一致的。
By this time, a Lancaster bomber in reasonable condition was rare and worth rescuing.