possibility

英 /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/美 /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/

基本释义

复数possibilities

高中CET4CET6考研GMAT

可能，可能性n.
- It's a theoretical possibility.
  这是理论上存在的可能性。
- It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day.
  我们大家将来有一天再度聚在一起，并非绝不可能。
- Another possibility is that when there is a lot of talent on a team, some players may make less effort.
  另一种可能是，当一个团队中有很多天才球员时，一些球员可能会不那么努力。
可能的选项，可能的途径cn.
- The possibilities are endless.
  存在着无限的可能性。
- You can plant a tree, make a meal with locally grown vegetables, or save power—the possibilities are endless.
  你可以种一棵树，用当地种植的蔬菜做一顿饭，或者省电。可能性是无穷无尽的。
发展前景，潜能n. (pl.)
- The house is in a bad state of repair but it has possibilities.
  这房子虽亟待修缮，但仍有可资利用的价值。
可能发生的事cn.
- A nuclear holocaust seemed a very real possibility in the '50s.
  在50年代，核灾难似乎是件很有可能发生的事。

It's a theoretical possibility.
这是理论上存在的可能性。
来自《牛津词典》
A strike is now a distinct possibility.
目前罢工确有可能发生。
来自《牛津词典》
This possibility never entered into our calculations.
我们从未估计到这种可能性。
来自《牛津词典》

可能性；可能发生的事物

adj.

possible可能的；合理的；合适的

adv.

possibly可能地；也许；大概

possible可能性；合适的人；可能的事物

n.a future prospect or potential
n.capability of existing or happening or being true
n.a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
n.a possible alternative

n.
a situation when something might happen
可能；可能性
- There is a possibility that they jailed the wrong man.
  他们有可能拘留错了人。