would의 용법

     ① 과거의 불규칙적인 습관 : ｢～하곤 하였다｣

              ex) He would often get up late in the morning.

        　 현재의 불규칙적인 습관은 will을 사용

                ex 1) He will often sit up all night. (그는 밤샘하는 일이 자주 있다)

     ② 정중한 부탁 : ｢～해 주시겠습니까?｣ (will보다 공손한 표현)

              ex) Would you open the door?

                  Of course.     I'm sorry I can't.

     ③ 간절한 희망 : ｢～하고 싶다｣

              ex) I would like to go to Pusan. = I want to go to Pusan.

     ④ 주어의 강한 거절 · 의지 · 주장 · 고집 : ｢～하려고 하지 않았다｣

              ex 1) He would not go there instead of me.

                 2) The door will not open.

        　 기타용법

                ex 1) Would you lend me your knife?  (공손)

                   2) Would you like a cup of coffee?  (공손)

                   3) I would rather[would sooner] stay at home than go out

                      = I prefer staying at home to going out.