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UK//ˈkʊdnt//US//ˈkʊdnt//

Couldn't 的意思

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

In simple words: Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Couldn't 例句

  • I couldn't finish my homework on time.
  • She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.
  • They couldn't find the keys anywhere.
  • He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the surprise.
  • We couldn't agree on a time to meet.
  • I couldn't hear you over the noise.

如何使用 Couldn't

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a couldn't cat that can't jump over a fence.

相关单词

Collocations with Couldn't

  • couldn't help but
  • couldn't care less
  • couldn't wait
  • couldn't believe
  • couldn't make it

Synonyms for Couldn't

  • was unable to
  • could not be
  • failed to
  • did not manage to

Common mistakes with Couldn't

  • Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'.
  • Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative.
  • Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

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关于 Couldn't 的常见问题

Couldn't 是什么意思?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Couldn't 的中文意思是什么?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Couldn't 的定义是什么?

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

如何在句子中使用 Couldn't

I couldn't finish my homework on time.

能再举一个 Couldn't 的例子吗?

She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.

Couldn't 的近义词有哪些?

常见的替代说法包括 was unable to, could not be, failed to, did not manage to。

哪些词和 Couldn't 搭配?

它常与 couldn't help but, couldn't care less, couldn't wait, couldn't believe, couldn't make it 搭配。

使用 Couldn't 时常见的错误有哪些?

Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'. Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative. Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

Couldn't 怎么发音?

US: //ˈkʊdnt//, UK: //ˈkʊdnt//。点击上方音频,听母语者的发音。

什么时候该用 Couldn't

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.