| 单词 | possibility |
| 释义 | possibilitypossibility /ˌpɑsəˈbɪlət̮i/ ●●○ S2 W3 noun (plural possibilities) 1[countable, uncountable] something that could happen or be true, or the chance that something could happen or be true: War is still a possibility.possibility of Is there any possibility of that happening? There was no possibility of changing the flight.a possibility (that) There’s a possibility we won’t be here that weekend.a good/definite/distinct etc. possibility I don’t know if he’s leaving, but it’s a strong possibility.rule out/exclude a possibility (=decide that something is not true, or that it did or will not happen, etc.)raise/suggest a possibility (=suggest that something could happen or be true)2[countable usually plural] an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or tried: possibility for Fuel cells are another possibility for powering electric cars. Right now I’m focusing on possibilities for the future. Archer is exploring the possibilities (=thinking about or trying different opportunities) of opening a club in the city. The U.S. has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried every possible way). The house has a lot of possibilities (=there are a lot of opportunities for improving it). → see also within the realm(s) of possibility at realm (2) |
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