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1.aux vb
it may rain later (possibility) 等会儿可能要下雨

we may not be able to come
我们可能来不了
he may be out
他可能出去了
he may have hurt himself
他可能伤了自己
the coat may be worn with or without the hood
外套可以连帽穿也可以不连帽穿
2.aux vb
may I come in? (permission) 我可以进来吗?

may I offer you a glass of wine?
给你来一杯酒好吗?
you may go now
你现在可以走了
3.aux vb
I may be old,but I'm not stupid (conceding) 我也许是老了,但绝不愚蠢

4.aux vb
(expressing wishes) 祝愿

may you be very happy together!
祝愿你们百年好合!
5.aux vb
you may as well go (in expressions) 你不妨也去

come what may
无论发生什么事
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