| 单词 | possibility |
| 释义 | possibility possibility /ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ noun B1 [C or U] a chance that something may happen or be true: » It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.» The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.» [+ (that)] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech.» Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station?→ OPPOSITE IMPOSSIBILITY(Cf. ↑impossibility) (impossible)Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableB2 [C] something that you can choose to do in a particular situation: » We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility.» "Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities."Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableWord Builder:–Nouns: possibility, impossibility, the impossible–Adjectives: possible, impossible–Adverbs: possibly, impossibly• • • Extra Examples:» 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.Common mistake: possibility or opportunity?! Warning: Choose the right word!! To talk about an occasion or situation which makes it possible to do something, don't say 'possibility', say opportunity:✗ Thank you for giving me the possibility to be here.» Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be here.Common mistake: possibility! When possibility is followed by a verb, that verb cannot be in the infinitive with 'to'.! Do not say 'possibility to do something', say possibility of doing something:✗ There is no possibility to find a job in this town.» There is no possibility of finding a job in this town. |
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