Then, talk to your friend. Friendship should be one of the greatest
things in the world, but sometimes it can be difficult. Again, your strategy is
clear communication. Tell your friend you’re angry with him for repeating what
you said and making the situation worse, but that you want to move on. Approached
in this way, your friendship will soon be repaired.
上段出自外研版高中英语必修三第1单元p3。
句中的 can 是表示推测吧?为什么用于肯定句?
can 是表示推测(通常译为“可能”),也可以用于肯定句。如:
1. 《柯林斯高级英语用法词典》指出:可以用 can 表示某事有时是可能的。Such shifts in opinion can sometimes have a snowball effect. 这种信念上的改变有时可能会产生滚雪球效应。
2.《麦克米伦高阶英汉双解词典》的例句:Temperatures can reach 40 degrees C in the summer.夏天气温可能达到40摄氏度。 Even minor head injuries can be serious.头部即使受伤有可能很严重。