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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. 我們一點也不擔心糖果可能會腐蝕牙齒。

  • 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. 每個制造商都有幾種可能的選擇。

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剑桥词典

    B1 [ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
    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. 這件事不太可能發生，但我不會排除有這種可能性。
    The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight . 天氣預報說今晚可能會下雪。
    [ 詞或詞組後麪接一個that從句 ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech . 我很有可能被邀請去作縯講。
    Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station ? 你有可能去車站接我嗎？
    反義詞
    impossibility (impossible)
    [ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
    something that you can choose to do in a particular situation
    可選擇的方法；可能的情況
    We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility. 我們可以再招一些人——這是一種選擇。
    "Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities." “你決定怎麽做了嗎？”“沒有，我還在考慮各種可能的情況。”

    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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