possibility

美 [.pɑsə'bɪləti]

英 [.pɒsə'bɪləti]

复数：possibilities

搭配

adj.+n.

real possibility,strong possibility,distinct possibility,remote possibility,slight possibility

v.+n.

exclude possibility,explore possibility,eliminate possibility,see possibility,reduce possibility

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1.	[u][c] 可能；可能性the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to

	There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. 她现在已不可能完全康复。
	He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. 他拒绝排除增税的可能性。
	It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. 我们大家将来有一天再度聚在一起，并非绝不可能。
	Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. 如果销售情况得不到改善，真有破产的可能。
	What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility . 过去看似不可能的事，现在显然有可能了。

2.	[c][usupl] 可选择的方法one of the different things that you can do in a particular situation

	to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities 探究╱考虑╱调查各种可能的情况
	to exhaust all the possibilities 用尽一切可能的手段
	Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. 卖掉房子只是我们可以选择的其中一种做法。
	The possibilities are endless . 可想的办法是无穷的。

3.	[c][usupl] 机会；契机something that gives you a chance to achieve sth

The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills.

这门课程可提供一整套新鲜活泼的技能训练。

4.	[pl] 潜力；改进的余地if sthhas possibilities , it can be improved or made successful

The house is in a bad state of repair but it has possibilities.

这房子虽亟待修缮，但仍有可资利用的价值。