subjunctives

1.【语】虚拟的,假设的

1.虚拟语气;(动词的)虚拟态

1.the form of a verb that is used for expressing doubts and wishes. For example, in the sentence “I wish I were taller,” “were” is in the subjunctive. The indicative is used for making statements and asking questions about facts, and the imperative is used for telling someone to do something.