But could is not always past. We also use could for possible actions now or in the future, especially to make suggestions. For example:
This award could have been yours today too.美斯在台上發言,認為這兩位後起之秀未來可以贏得金球獎,他更直言今年的獎項本應屬於夏蘭特。Erling deserved it very much too, he has won the Premier League, and Champions League while being the top scorer of everything. This award could have been yours today too. I’m sure in the next years you will win it.Erling deserved it very much too, he has won the Premier League, and Champions League while being the top scorer of everything. This award could have been yours today too. I’m sure in the next years you will win it.
連你地主人都認同我呀
你究竟點樣譯做本應
你譯俾我睇啦撚樣
But could is not always past. We also use could for possible actions now or in the future, especially to make suggestions.
美斯既usage係指possible咋 姐係夏撚今日都有機會贏,唔係指個獎係佢,香港學生黎講,你英文都算差個批,睇01係啱你水準
利申:英文系 + 以前幫人補過中六DSE英文
source: Cambridge Grammar in use intermediate Unit 27