possibility 的英语意思
possibilitypossibility /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti $ ˌpɑː-/ noun (plural possibilities) 
查看全部语言翻译1[countable, uncountable] if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen如果某事存在可能性，则说明它可能是真实的，或者可能会发生: 
There’s always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle.他回西雅图的可能性始终存在。 the possibility of an enemy attack敌人发动袭击的可能性 There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure.没有改变投票程序的可能性。 A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility.达成和平协议现在看来是一个切实的可能性。 Tomorrow, there’s a remote possibility of snow on high ground.明天，高地降雪的可能性极小。 They might get married – it’s not beyond the bounds of possibility.他们也许会结婚——这并非没有可能。 The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.这项研究提出了节食有害健康的可能性。2[countable usually plural] an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried做某事的机会，或可以做或尝试的事情possibilities for/of (doing) something exciting possibilities for reducing costs降低成本的种种令人兴奋的可能性 Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city.阿彻开始探索在城里开设一家俱乐部的各种可能性。 The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible).美国尚未穷尽所有外交可能性（=尝试了所有可能的方法）。 the range of possibilities offered to students向学生提供的各种可能选择3have possibilities if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better如果某物有潜力，它可以被改造成更好的东西 SYN have potential: The house has great possibilities.这座房子大有潜力。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1— 释义 1adjectives形容词a strong/good possibility (=something that is very likely)· There is a strong possibility that the drug causes similar damage in humans.· 该药物在人体内造成类似损害的可能性很大。a real possibility (=something that is quite likely)· At this moment, a recession is a real possibility.· 此时此刻，经济衰退是一个切实的可能性。a distinct possibility (=something that is quite likely)· I knew there was a distinct possibility that I might fail my degree.· 我知道我无法顺利完成学业的可能性确实存在。a remote/faint possibility (=something that is not very likely)· There's no point worrying about such a remote possibility.· 为如此渺茫的可能性担忧毫无意义。verbs动词a possibility exists· The possibility exists that he misunderstood the data.· 他误解了数据的可能性是存在的。something remains a possibility· War remains a possibility.· 战争仍然是一种可能性。consider a possibility· Police in Glasgow are considering the possibility that the death may be drug-related.· 格拉斯哥警方正在考虑该死亡事件可能与毒品有关的可能性。raise a possibility (=say or show that something may happen or may be true)· The government has raised the possibility of an early election next year.· 政府提出了明年提前举行选举的可能性。rule out/exclude a possibility (=say that something will definitely not happen or is definitely not true)· We can't rule out the possibility that there will be more redundancies.· 我们不能排除还会有更多裁员的可能性。phrases短语there is a possibility that· There is a possibility that files could be lost if the system crashes.· 如果系统崩溃，文件可能会丢失。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 2— 释义 2verbs动词consider a possibility (=think about whether you should take an opportunity)· We even began to consider the possibility of moving there permanently.· 我们甚至开始考虑永久迁居那里的可能性。explore a possibility (=think carefully and find out about an opportunity)· You may want to explore the possibility of setting up your own business.· 你或许可以探索自行创业的可能性。offer a possibility (=make an opportunity available)· Technology offers exciting possibilities to designers.· 技术为设计师提供了令人振奋的各种可能性。open up a possibility (=make a new opportunity available)· His recent performance opens up the possibility for him to compete in the Olympic Games.· 他近期的表现为他参加奥运会竞技打开了可能性。exhaust the possibilities (=try everything possible)· I was determined not to give up until I had exhausted all the possibilities.· 我下定决心，不穷尽所有可能性绝不放弃。adjectives形容词new possibilities· New possibilities lay before him.· 新的可能性在他面前展开。exciting possibilities· The city offers many exciting possibilities for young people.· 这座城市为年轻人提供了许多令人振奋的可能性。tremendous possibilities (=very good or important opportunities)· This discovery opens up tremendous possibilities for cancer screening.· 这一发现为癌症筛查开辟了巨大的可能性。
查看全部语言翻译1[countable, uncountable] if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen如果某事存在可能性，则说明它可能是真实的，或者可能会发生: There’s always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle.他回西雅图的可能性始终存在。 the possibility of an enemy attack敌人发动袭击的可能性 There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure.没有改变投票程序的可能性。 A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility.达成和平协议现在看来是一个切实的可能性。 Tomorrow, there’s a remote possibility of snow on high ground.明天，高地降雪的可能性极小。 They might get married – it’s not beyond the bounds of possibility.他们也许会结婚——这并非没有可能。 The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.这项研究提出了节食有害健康的可能性。2[countable usually plural] an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried做某事的机会，或可以做或尝试的事情possibilities for/of (doing) something exciting possibilities for reducing costs降低成本的种种令人兴奋的可能性 Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city.阿彻开始探索在城里开设一家俱乐部的各种可能性。 The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible).美国尚未穷尽所有外交可能性（=尝试了所有可能的方法）。 the range of possibilities offered to students向学生提供的各种可能选择3have possibilities if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better如果某物有潜力，它可以被改造成更好的东西 SYN have potential: The house has great possibilities.这座房子大有潜力。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 1— 释义 1adjectives形容词a strong/good possibility (=something that is very likely)· There is a strong possibility that the drug causes similar damage in humans.· 该药物在人体内造成类似损害的可能性很大。a real possibility (=something that is quite likely)· At this moment, a recession is a real possibility.· 此时此刻，经济衰退是一个切实的可能性。a distinct possibility (=something that is quite likely)· I knew there was a distinct possibility that I might fail my degree.· 我知道我无法顺利完成学业的可能性确实存在。a remote/faint possibility (=something that is not very likely)· There's no point worrying about such a remote possibility.· 为如此渺茫的可能性担忧毫无意义。verbs动词a possibility exists· The possibility exists that he misunderstood the data.· 他误解了数据的可能性是存在的。something remains a possibility· War remains a possibility.· 战争仍然是一种可能性。consider a possibility· Police in Glasgow are considering the possibility that the death may be drug-related.· 格拉斯哥警方正在考虑该死亡事件可能与毒品有关的可能性。raise a possibility (=say or show that something may happen or may be true)· The government has raised the possibility of an early election next year.· 政府提出了明年提前举行选举的可能性。rule out/exclude a possibility (=say that something will definitely not happen or is definitely not true)· We can't rule out the possibility that there will be more redundancies.· 我们不能排除还会有更多裁员的可能性。phrases短语there is a possibility that· There is a possibility that files could be lost if the system crashes.· 如果系统崩溃，文件可能会丢失。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配– Meaning 2— 释义 2verbs动词consider a possibility (=think about whether you should take an opportunity)· We even began to consider the possibility of moving there permanently.· 我们甚至开始考虑永久迁居那里的可能性。explore a possibility (=think carefully and find out about an opportunity)· You may want to explore the possibility of setting up your own business.· 你或许可以探索自行创业的可能性。offer a possibility (=make an opportunity available)· Technology offers exciting possibilities to designers.· 技术为设计师提供了令人振奋的各种可能性。open up a possibility (=make a new opportunity available)· His recent performance opens up the possibility for him to compete in the Olympic Games.· 他近期的表现为他参加奥运会竞技打开了可能性。exhaust the possibilities (=try everything possible)· I was determined not to give up until I had exhausted all the possibilities.· 我下定决心，不穷尽所有可能性绝不放弃。adjectives形容词new possibilities· New possibilities lay before him.· 新的可能性在他面前展开。exciting possibilities· The city offers many exciting possibilities for young people.· 这座城市为年轻人提供了许多令人振奋的可能性。tremendous possibilities (=very good or important opportunities)· This discovery opens up tremendous possibilities for cancer screening.· 这一发现为癌症筛查开辟了巨大的可能性。