1 possible /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of POSSIBLE
[more possible; most possible]
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not usually used before a noun : able to be done可能；能做到 -
It simply isn't possible.这根本不可能。
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Would it be possible for me to use your phone? [=may I use your phone?]我能用一下你的电话吗？
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Advances in medicine have made it possible for people to live longer.医学的进步使人类的寿命能够得以延长。
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It is possible that she decided not to join us.她有可能决定不加入我们。
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We tried to spend as little money as possible.我们尽可能地少花钱。
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It is not physically possible to do everything you have planned in one day.从体力上来说，一天之内把你计划的事情全部做完是不可能的。
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I like to go swimming whenever possible. [=whenever there is an opportunity to swim]只要有机会，我就想去游泳。
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Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible. [=if it can be done]如果可能的话，尽量早点下班回家。
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Come as soon/quickly as (humanly) possible. [=as soon as you can]尽快赶来。
— opposite impossible 2
: able to happen or exist可能发生的；可能存在的 -
We need to plan against possible dangers. [=dangers that may occur]我们需要对可能发生的危险做出预案。
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The weather report warned of possible thunderstorms tonight.天气预报说今晚可能有雷雨。
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Thunderstorms are possible but not probable tonight.今晚或许会有雷雨，但可能性不太大。
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The highest possible score is 100.可能的最高得分是100分。
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How possible [=likely] is rain today?今天下雨的可能性有多大？
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What possible good can it do to argue?争吵会有什么好处吗？
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He is in the worst possible situation.他目前的状况糟糕透了。
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It is possible that life exists on other planets.其他星球上也可能有生命存在。
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always used before a noun : able or suited to be or to become something specified适合…的；能成为…的 4
: reasonable to believe : perhaps true合理可信的；可接受的 2 possible /ˈpɑːsəbəl/ noun
plural possibles
2 possible
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plural possibles
Learner's definition of POSSIBLE
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[count] : someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular job, purpose, etc.合适的人（或事物） 2
the possible : something that can be done能完成的事