| 释义 |
pos·si·bil·i·ty /ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətɪ/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 可能(性)
the possibility of miracles 出现奇迹的可能性
within the range of possibility 在可能范围内
We must accept the possibility that we might be wrong. 我们必须接受这种可能性，即我们也许错了。
There is no possibility of success. 没有成功的可能。
2. 可能的事；可能的情况；可能获胜的人；可能被选中的人
It is a possibility that he will come tonight. 他今晚有可能来。
What are the possibilities? 可能会发生哪些情况?
There are three possibilities. 有3种可能。
He was an outside possibility for the nomination. 他不大可能得到提名。
3. [常作 possibilities]发展前途，潜在价值
a man of possibilities 有发展前途的人
My new house has great possibilities. 我那所新房子有很大的潜在价值。
Alcohol has its grim possibilities. 酒精有潜在的恶果。
4. 〈口〉合适的人(或事物)
Is Mary a possibility as a wife for Bob? 玛丽是当鲍勃妻子的合适人选吗?
5. 〈古〉最大的权力(或能力)
phr. by any possibility 以任何可能的方法 They cannot by any possibility be in time. 他们决不可能准时。If I could by any possibility manage to do it, I would. 只要我有可能设法去做，我会去做的。 |