1. can (could)
1）表示能力，could主要指过去时间。
Two eyes can see more than one. 两只眼比一只眼看得清。
Could the girl read she went to school? 这女孩上学前能识字吗？
2）表示可能（理论上或是逻辑判断上）。
The temperature can fall to –60℃, that is 60℃ below freezing.
气温可降至—60℃，也就是零下60℃。
He can’t (couldn’t) have enough money for a new car. 他不可能有足够的钱买新车。
You mustn't smoke while you're walking around in the wood. You could start a fire.
在林子里走时勿吸烟，那样可能会引起火灾。
3）表示允许。
Can I have a look at your new pen? 我可以看一看你的新钢笔吗？
He asked whether he could take the book out of the reading-room.
他问他可不可以把书带出阅览室。
