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can
/kæn/
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1 · modal verb
used to express ability or possibility, or to ask for permission
表示能力或可能性，也用于请求许可
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The fish has finished steaming, so everyone can start eating.
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这条鱼已经蒸好了，大家可以开饭了。
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