| 单词 | possible |
| 释义 | possible —possible /ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ aep /ˈpɑː.sə-/ adjective (CAN ACHIEVE) A1 able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: » I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible.» Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?» They got as far as was humanly possible (= as far as anyone could have) before turning back.→ OPPOSITE IMPOSSIBLE(Cf. ↑impossible)Thesaurus+: ↑Achievableas much, quickly, soon, etc. as possibleA2 as much, quickly, soon, etc. as something can happen or be done: » Please take your seats as quickly as possible.» I'll go as soon as possible.Word Builder:–Nouns: possibility, impossibility, the impossible–Adjectives: possible, impossible–Adverbs: possibly, impossibly• • • Extra Examples:» I have tried to keep my translation as faithful as possible to the original book.» The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence.» Rescuers are doing everything that is humanly possible to free the trapped people.» If atmospheric conditions are right, it may be possible to see this group of stars tonight.» With today's technology almost anything seems possible.adjective [+ (that)] (NOT CERTAIN) ► B1 that might or might not happen: » It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight.» "Do you think he'll end up in prison?" "It's very possible."» That's one possible solution to the problem.→ COMPARE PROBABLE(Cf. ↑probable)Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probable• • • Extra Examples:» It's just possible that we might be going away that weekend.» She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.» Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete as appropriate.» This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.» Investigators have studied the possible effects of contamination. |
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