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The modal verb 得以
The modal verb 得以
Modal verbs (情态动词) can be used to express possibility, desire, ability, and necessity. Modal verbs cannot appear without a predicate and can only appear in predicate phrases.
HSK 5
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We use the modal verb
得以
to express possibility. We usually use this verb when referring to a completed action.
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得以 usually is used in written speech.
Examples
他
得以
试用了所有的新软件
He was able to try out all the new software
tā déyǐ shìyòng le suǒyǒu de xīn ruǎnjiàn
他
得以
从当铺赎回他的表
He was able to buy back his watch from the pawn shop
tā déyǐ cóng dàngpù shú huí tā de biǎo
我
得以
驾驶最新式的车
I was able to drive the newest car
wǒ déyǐ jiàshǐ zuì xīnshì de chē
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Modal verbs with the meaning "to be able to, “can”, "may"
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