may情态动词表推测,后接动词原形
may be作谓语,译成可能是
在may be中,may是情态动词,be是动词原形,两者构成完整的谓语形式,与主语形成系表结构,意为“也许是、可能是”.
I can’t find my watch.It may be in your pocket.
我找不到我的手表了,它可能在你的口袋里.
He may be a soldier.他可能是军人.
maybe和may be可相互转换.
He may be in the office.
= Maybe he is in the office.他或许在办公室.
You may be right.
= Maybe you are right.你或许是对的.