在疑问句中,would较could委婉。在否定句中,could较would坚决。
详解:
区别不大:
could是can的过去式,表示“能够。” would是will的过去式,表示“将要。”
(1)在疑问句中,would较could委婉。 Could you help me?“你能帮我吗?” Would you help me?“你会帮我吗?”
(2)在否定句中,could较would坚决。 I couldn't help you.“我不能帮你。” I wouldn't help you.“恐怕我帮不了你。”
(3)在虚拟语气中意义不同: I could have helped you.“我本来能够帮你,却没帮你。” I would have helped you.“我本来打算帮你,但没有帮你。”
其实他们区别不大,有时可以互用。