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possibility

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柯林斯词典

    possibility /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ/ (possibilities)

  • 1. N-COUNT If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen, you mean that it might be the case or it might happen. 可能性

    We were not in the least worried about the possibility that sweets could rot the teeth. 我们一点也不担心糖果可能会腐蚀牙齿。

  • 2. N-COUNT A possibility is one of several different things that could be done. 可以做的事

    There were several possibilities open to each manufacturer. 每个制造商都有几种可能的选择。

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剑桥词典

    B1 [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
    a chance that something may happen or be true
    可能（性）
    It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility. 这件事不太可能发生，但我不会排除有这种可能性。
    The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight . 天气预报说今晚可能会下雪。
    [ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech . 我很有可能被邀请去作演讲。
    Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station ? 你有可能去车站接我吗？
    反义词
    impossibility (impossible)
    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
    something that you can choose to do in a particular situation
    可选择的方法；可能的情况
    We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility. 我们可以再招一些人——这是一种选择。
    "Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities." “你决定怎么做了吗？”“没有，我还在考虑各种可能的情况。”

    例句
  • There's a possibility of my flight being delayed .
  • He died in mysterious circumstances , and there is still a possibility that it was murder .
  • We're having a meeting next week to talk about the possibility of merging the two companies .
  • The whole town is patrolled by police because of the possibility of riots .
  • There's still a possibility that Scotland will get through into the World Cup.
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