Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #256
possible
/ˈpɑsəbl̩/
noun
可能做到的事
something that can be done
- 1.
something that can be done
可能做到的事
- 2.
an applicant who might be suitable
可能合适的申请人
可能的人选；可能合适的申请人；可能性；可能的事物
In use
The manager has found a possible for the vacant position, so she will arrange an interview.
This small room is a possible for the storage area, though we need to measure it first.
We consider the early train a possible for our trip, but we should check the weekend schedule.
politics is the art of the possible
Connections
Collocations
- the possible
- 可能做到的事；可行之事
- We must concentrate on the possible and not waste time on impossible dreams.我们必须专注于可能做到的事，不要把时间浪费在不切实际的梦想上。
- a possible for the job
- 可能适合这一工作的人选
- They have found a possible for the job and will contact her tomorrow.他们已经找到可能适合这一工作的人选，明天会联系她。
- the art of the possible
- 讲究现实可能的艺术；务实可行的做法
- Politics is often called the art of the possible.政治常被称为讲究现实可能的艺术。
Idioms & figurative uses
- as soon as possible
- 尽快Please send me the report as soon as possible.请尽快把报告发给我。
- if possible
- 如果可能的话We'd like to leave now, if possible.如果可以的话，我们想现在离开。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想：possible 本义是“可能的”，作名词时指“可能做到的事”或“可能合适的人选”，想象成“可能的那一个”。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：计划讨论、招聘/选拔交谈 作名词时，possible 可指“可能做到的事”或“可能合适的人选”。前者多用于较正式的计划或理论讨论；后者比较常见于日常或职场口语。实际使用时应根据具体语境选择合适含义。
Grammar Note
可数名词，表示可能的人或事物。
Pronunciation & Spelling
impossible rhymes with possible; the other listed words are lookalikes with the same -ble spelling but different stressed vowels, so they do not rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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