possibility of (doing) sth
We are exploring the possibility of expanding our business.
我们正在探索扩大业务的可能性。
可能的事;选项;前景;设想;假设;未来的前景或潜力;可能的事物;可能发生或存在的事情。
the state or quality of being possible; the chance that something may happen or be true
可能性。
The quality of being possible.
未来的前景或潜力
a future prospect or potential
可能的事物;可能发生或存在的事情。
A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
存在、发生或为真的可能性
capability of existing or happening or being true
选项或选择,通常用于未来事件。
An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.
对自然世界的初步见解;尚未验证但若为真则可解释某些事实或现象的概念
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
There is a strong possibility that the meeting will be postponed.
会议很可能会被推迟。
用法提示:名词possibility表示可能性,用于there is a possibility that...结构。
AI contextual example
We need to consider all the possibilities before making a decision.
在做决定之前,我们需要考虑所有的可能性。
用法提示:名词复数形式possibilities表示各种可能的情况。
AI contextual example
The possibility of rain forced us to cancel the picnic.
下雨的可能性迫使我们取消了野餐。
用法提示:名词possibility与of连用,表示某事的可能性。
AI contextual example
We are exploring the possibility of expanding our business.
我们正在探索扩大业务的可能性。
There is a strong possibility that it will rain tomorrow.
明天很可能会下雨。
There is a possibility for you to improve your skills.
你有提高技能的可能性。
语气较弱,常指偶然发生的机会。
较正式,强调概率上的可能。
数学或科学语境中常用,强调可量化的可能。
常用于展望未来,偏积极。
grammar · medium
易错句子There is possibility that it will rain.
正确表达There is a possibility that it will rain.
possibility为可数名词,需加不定冠词a。
grammar · medium
易错句子There is a possibility to meet him.
正确表达There is a possibility of meeting him.
表示‘...的可能性’时,possibility后接of + 动名词,而非不定式。
grammar · medium
易错句子I have the possibility to study abroad.
正确表达I have the opportunity to study abroad.
possibility表示‘可能性’,而‘机会’应用opportunity。
与'可能性'(表示可能的状态或事实)相对,指不可能的状态或性质。
与'可能性'(表示可能发生的事)相对,指确定无疑的状态或事件。
与'可能性'(表示可能的情况)相对,指必然发生的情况。
opportunity 强调有利的时机或可能性,而 possibility 只是泛指可能发生的事。
probability 指数学上或客观的几率,常可量化;possibility 更偏重存在性而非量度。
chance 既可表示可能性(常与 possibility 互换),又指机遇;而 possibility 更正式,只表可能性。
很大的可能性
There is a strong possibility that it will rain today.
今天很可能会下雨。
很小的可能性
There is a remote possibility of winning the lottery.
中彩票的可能性很小。
考虑可能性
We should consider the possibility of a delay.
我们应该考虑延误的可能性。
探索可能性
The company is exploring the possibility of expanding overseas.
该公司正在探索向海外扩张的可能性。
排除可能性
The police have not ruled out the possibility of foul play.
警方尚未排除谋杀的可能性。
开辟可能性
This discovery opens up new possibilities for treatment.
这一发现为治疗开辟了新的可能性。
base word
possible + -ly (le→ly)
in- + possible
impossible + -ity (spelling change)
poss + -ibility
poss + -ible
im- + poss + -ible
flex + -ibility
两者都表示可能发生的事情或状态,但机会更侧重偶然性
可能性的一种,通常指有利的情况
可能性的量化或数学表达
可能性的一种,指可供选择的事物
可能性的内在能力或发展前景
极小的可能性
There's a remote possibility that the flight will be cancelled due to the storm.
由于暴风雨,航班取消的可能性极小。
很大的可能性
It's a strong possibility that she will be promoted to manager next year.
她明年升任经理的可能性很大。
在可能范围内
Winning the lottery is within the realm of possibility, but it's not very likely.
中彩票是有可能的,但可能性不大。
正是梦想成真的可能性让生活变得有趣。
This quote from Paulo Coelho's novel 'The Alchemist' highlights the importance of possibility in pursuing dreams.
这句出自保罗·柯艾略小说《牧羊少年奇幻之旅》的名言强调了可能性在追求梦想中的重要性。
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