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24 Dec 2017
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"It can mean 〜" and "It could mean 〜"
what's the difference in their nuance?
could someone teach me,please?
thank you!
"It can mean 〜" and "It could mean 〜"
what's the difference in their nuance?
could someone teach me,please?
thank you!
what's the difference in their nuance?
could someone teach me,please?
thank you!
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in your example, the meaning is the same but could is more formal than can -- however, could and can are not always the same and can't always be used in the same way
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in your example, the meaning is the same but could is more formal than can -- however, could and can are not always the same and can't always be used in the same way
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