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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。
可能性
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可能性
the state or quality of being possible; the chance that something may happen or be true
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
There is a strong possibility that the meeting will be postponed.
会议很可能会被推迟。
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。
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。
AI contextual example
this room has great possibilities
这个房间的潜力很大。
WordNet
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。
Not this
There is possibility that it will rain.
Use this
There is a possibility that it will rain.
possibility为可数名词，需加不定冠词a。
Not this
There is a possibility to meet him.
Use this
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。
Not this
I have the possibility to study abroad.
Use this
I have the opportunity to study abroad.
possibility表示‘可能性’，而‘机会’应用opportunity。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
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。
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。
Use possibility naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
将possibility拆解为possible（可能）和-ity（性质），意为‘可能的状态’。
[object Object]
常与介词of或that从句连用
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