COMMAND

EGP #505 | B2 | MODALITY / may Can use 'may I' to make a polite request, command or suggestion in formal contexts. Lexical range: N/A

大家请注意，我们的讲座即将开始。

___May ___I have your attention, please?

我能否建议我们先回顾一下上个月的进度？

___May ___I suggest we first review last month's progress?

请各位在讲座结束前先不要离场。

___May ___I ask everyone to remain in the hall until the lecture concludes?

请问我能否借用一下会议室的投影仪？

___May ___I borrow the projector in the conference room?

我能耽误您几分钟时间了解一下这项新政策吗？

___May ___I take a moment of your time to learn about the new policy?