can可以替换成be able to (do sth. ),be capable of (doing sth.)。
be able to
能够; (因具有品质或技能)能做到...…的;(因有足够的自由、权力、时间、财力等而)可以...…的
I doubt they'll be able to help but it's worth a try.
我不敢肯定他们能够帮得上忙,但不妨试一试。
be able to的时态
一般现在时:am/is/are able to
一般过去时:was/were able to
一般将来时:will be able to
现在完成时:have/has been able to