| 词组 | can and could with see hear etc |
| 释义 | Contents overview can and could with see , hear , etc84 can and could with see, hear, etc1see, hear, feel, smell, tasteWhen these verbs refer to perception (receiving information through the eyes, ears, etc), we do not normally use progressive forms. To talk about seeing, hearing, etc at a particular moment, we often use can see, can hear, etc (especially in British English).I can see Susan coming. (not I'm seeing …)Can you hear somebody coming up the stairs?What did you put in the stew? I can taste something funny.Suddenly she realised she could smell something burning.In American English, I see/hear, etc are common in this sense.2guess, tellCan and could are often used with guess and with tell (meaning see, know). Can/could are not normally used with know in the sense of 'find out' (504.5).I could guess what she wanted.You can tell he's Irish from his accent. (not You can know …)3understand, follow, rememberCan/could is often used with these verbs too. It does not always add very much to the meaning.I can't/don't understand what she's talking about.Do/Can you follow what he's saying?I (can) remember your grandfather.Previous Next |
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