cannot
modal verb
UK/ˈkæn.ɒt/
US/ˈkæn.ɑːt/
Definitions of cannot modal verb
- A1
Used to indicate the inability or impossibility to do something.
不能；无法
I cannot believe he would do such a thing.
我无法相信他会做出这样的事情。
This shirt is too small; you cannot wear it.
这件衬衫太小了；你不能穿。
I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow as I have prior commitments.
我明天不能参加会议，因为我有其他安排。
Phrases of cannot modal verb
- cannot but
Used to indicate that something is certain to happen.
必定，势必
• If we persevere, we cannot but succeed.
如果我们坚持下去，我们必然会成功。