possibility
美音:[´pɔsə´bılətı
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英音:[´pɔsə´bılətı
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n.可能性,可能发生的事物
难易程度:
possibility为高中词汇
词频:1060
词形变化:
名词复数:possibilities
近义词, 同义词
liability responsibility possibility contingency susceptibility exposurepossibility achievability capacity feasibility capability chance probability opportunity occasion
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possibility
/,pɒsə'bɪlətɪ; ,pɑsə`bɪlətɪ/
n
1 [U] ~ (of sth/doing sth); ~ (that...) state of being possible; likelihood 可能; 可能性
*within/beyond the bounds of possibility 在可能范围之内[之外]
* The possibility of breaking the world record never occurred to him. 他从来没想到有可能打破世界记录.
* Is there any possibility that we'll see you this weekend? 我们本周末能见到你吗?
* What is the possibility of the weather improving? 天气有可能变好吗?
2 [C] event that may happen; prospect 可能的事; 想见中的事
*Changing jobs is one possibility. 换换工作是有可能的事.
* Bankruptcy is a distinct possibility if sales don't improve. 倘若销售情况得不到改善, 保不住要破产.
* She prepared for all possibilities by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a woolly scarf. 她带了太阳帽、雨衣和毛围巾, 一切有备无患.
3 [C esp pl 尤作复数] capability of being used or improved; potential可以利用或改善的余地; 潜力
*The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities. 这房子已破旧不堪, 但还有可利用的价值.
* She saw the possibilities of the scheme from the beginning. 她从一开始就预见到这计画可能成功.
n
1 [U] ~ (of sth/doing sth); ~ (that...) state of being possible; likelihood 可能; 可能性
*within/beyond the bounds of possibility 在可能范围之内[之外]
* The possibility of breaking the world record never occurred to him. 他从来没想到有可能打破世界记录.
* Is there any possibility that we'll see you this weekend? 我们本周末能见到你吗?
* What is the possibility of the weather improving? 天气有可能变好吗?
2 [C] event that may happen; prospect 可能的事; 想见中的事
*Changing jobs is one possibility. 换换工作是有可能的事.
* Bankruptcy is a distinct possibility if sales don't improve. 倘若销售情况得不到改善, 保不住要破产.
* She prepared for all possibilities by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a woolly scarf. 她带了太阳帽、雨衣和毛围巾, 一切有备无患.
3 [C esp pl 尤作复数] capability of being used or improved; potential可以利用或改善的余地; 潜力
*The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities. 这房子已破旧不堪, 但还有可利用的价值.
* She saw the possibilities of the scheme from the beginning. 她从一开始就预见到这计画可能成功.
possibility
npluralpossibilities
[U and C]
if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen
There's always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle.
the possibility of an enemy attack
There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure.
A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility .
Tomorrow, there's a remote possibility of snow on high ground.
They might get married - it's not beyond the bounds of possibility .
The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.
[C usually plural]
an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried
possibilities for/of (doing) sth
exciting possibilities for reducing costs
Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city.
The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible) .
the range of possibilities offered to students
have possibilities
if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better
= have potential
The house has great possibilities.
COLLOCATES for sense 1
possibility (that)
possibility of (doing) something
a strong/real/distinct possiblity (=something that is quite likely to happen)
a remote/faint possiblity (=something that is very unlikely to happen)
not beyond the bounds/realms of possibility (=not impossible, but unlikely)
within the bounds/realms of possibility (=possible)
raise the possibility (=say or show that something may be possible)
HINT
Possibility or opportunity? See also: opportunity
[U and C]
if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen
There's always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle.
the possibility of an enemy attack
There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure.
A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility .
Tomorrow, there's a remote possibility of snow on high ground.
They might get married - it's not beyond the bounds of possibility .
The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.
[C usually plural]
an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried
possibilities for/of (doing) sth
exciting possibilities for reducing costs
Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city.
The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible) .
the range of possibilities offered to students
have possibilities
if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better
= have potential
The house has great possibilities.
COLLOCATES for sense 1
possibility (that)
possibility of (doing) something
a strong/real/distinct possiblity (=something that is quite likely to happen)
a remote/faint possiblity (=something that is very unlikely to happen)
not beyond the bounds/realms of possibility (=not impossible, but unlikely)
within the bounds/realms of possibility (=possible)
raise the possibility (=say or show that something may be possible)
HINT
Possibility or opportunity? See also: opportunity
1. But other suns, stars as the astronomers call them, are bound to have planets like our own, and as the number of stars in the universe is so vast, this possibility becomes virtual certainty.
但是，其他的太阳，既天文学家所说的恒星，肯定会有像我们地球一样的行星。因为宇宙中恒星的数目极其庞大，所以存在着产生生命星球的这种可能性是肯定无疑的。
2. Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.
除了设法改善建筑结构外，地震频发区的人们也需要为可能发生的大地震做好防备工作。
3. Of making it aware of the possibility, of supplying sufficient details to enable the thing to be constructed.
如果告诉它制造核弹的可能性，而且向它提供制造核弹的细节，那么可以设想，这将对这个社会产生何等的影响。
4. Changing jobs is one possibility.
换换工作是有可能的事.
5. They are not prepared even to admit the possibility that noise affects people.
甚至不愿承认噪音可能对人有影响。
6. I imagine another possibility. I am walking with my gun in my hand when I hear the voice. The man mustn't have seen my gun.
我的朋友便不由自主地锁上了车门。
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但是，其他的太阳，既天文学家所说的恒星，肯定会有像我们地球一样的行星。因为宇宙中恒星的数目极其庞大，所以存在着产生生命星球的这种可能性是肯定无疑的。
2. Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.
除了设法改善建筑结构外，地震频发区的人们也需要为可能发生的大地震做好防备工作。
3. Of making it aware of the possibility, of supplying sufficient details to enable the thing to be constructed.
如果告诉它制造核弹的可能性，而且向它提供制造核弹的细节，那么可以设想，这将对这个社会产生何等的影响。
4. Changing jobs is one possibility.
换换工作是有可能的事.
5. They are not prepared even to admit the possibility that noise affects people.
甚至不愿承认噪音可能对人有影响。
6. I imagine another possibility. I am walking with my gun in my hand when I hear the voice. The man mustn't have seen my gun.
我的朋友便不由自主地锁上了车门。
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