possibility
n
1 [U] ~ (of sth/doing sth); ~ (that...) state of being possible; likelihood 可能; 可能性
within/beyond the bounds of possibility 在可能范圍之內[之外]
The possibility of breaking the world record never occurred to him. 他從來沒想到有可能打破世界記錄.
Is there any possibility that we'll see you this weekend? 我們本周末能見到你嗎?
What is the possibility of the weather improving? 天氣有可能變好嗎?
2 [C] event that may happen; prospect 可能的事; 想見中的事
Changing jobs is one possibility. 換換工作是有可能的事.
Bankruptcy is a distinct possibility if sales don't improve. 倘若銷售情況得不到改善, 保不住要破產.
She prepared for all possibilities by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a woolly scarf. 她帶了太陽帽、 雨衣和毛圍巾, 一切有備無患.
3 [C esp pl 尤作復數]
capability of being used or improved; potential可以利用或改善的余地; 潛力
The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities. 這房子已破舊不堪, 但還有可利用的價值.
She saw the possibilities of the scheme from the beginning. 她從一開始就預見到這計畫可能成功.
?? 考研助記
后綴:ility 表示性質,狀態,情況
?? 擴展釋義
*[,p?s?'biliti]n. 可能性, 可能的事【法】 可能性, 可能發生的事, 不確定權相關詞組: by any possibility