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BNC: 1030 COCA: 1195
possibility
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noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
singularpossibility
pluralpossibilities
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    [C/U] the chance that something might happen or be true 可能性；可能

    Another possibility is that we'll go to Mexico instead. 另外一种可能性就是我们改去墨西哥。

    One possibility for the weekend is to rent a car and go to the beach. 要度周末，一种可能是可以租一辆车去海滩。

    possibility of :

    Is everyone aware of the possibility of injury when skateboarding? 大家是否都意识到了玩滑板可能会带来的伤害？

    possibility (that) :

    There is a strong possibility that they will win the next election. 他们很可能会在下一次选举中获胜。

    rule out a possibility (=decide that something is not a possibility) 排除一种可能性 :

    We can't rule out the possibility that it may happen again. 我们不能排除它会再次发生的可能性。

     Synonyms and related words
    The possibility that something will happen: possibility, chance, probability...
    1. a.
      [C] something that might happen or be true 可能发生的事；可能为真实的事
      real/distinct possibility :

      War is a very real possibility. 战争很可能真的会爆发。

       Synonyms and related words
      The possibility that something will happen: possibility, chance, probability...
    Collocates: possibility
    Verbs frequently used with possibility as the object
    ▪  allow for, consider, dismiss, exclude, explore, ignore, look into/at, open up, raise, reject, rule out
  2. 2
    [C] a likely or suitable choice among several possible people or things 合适的选择；可能的选择

    We need to examine other possibilities before we book the flights. 订飞机票之前，我们应该研究一下其他可能的选择。

    possibility for :

    He's been eliminated as a possibility for the job. 他已被排除在这份工作的适合人选之外了。

     Synonyms and related words
    Choices and the process of choosing: choice, decision, selection...
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    possibilities

    [plural] opportunities to develop in a successful, interesting, or exciting way 发展前途；发展的机会

    This old building has some intriguing possibilities. 这幢老建筑物有一些很吸引人的开发潜质。

     Synonyms and related words
    Opportunities: opportunity, chance, choice...
Get It Right!: possibility
The noun possibility is never followed by an infinitive. Use the pattern the/a possibility of doing something:
✗ New technology offers the possibility to put very large dictionaries onto a single compact disc.
✓ New technology offers the possibility of putting very large dictionaries onto a single compact disc.
✗ With more flexible working hours, staff now have the possibility to build their own working conditions.
✓ With more flexible working hours, staff now have the possibility of building their own working conditions.
You can also use possibility in the following patterns:
▪   possibility of something
▪   possibility that
The possibility of a move to the coast was considered.
There is a real possibility that the government could be defeated.
BNC: 1030 COCA: 1195
possibility

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + POSSIBILITY | POSSIBILITY + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤exciting, interesting, intriguing令人興奮的可能性；有趣的可能性▸➤endless, many無窮的／許多可能性◇The resort offers endless possibilities for entertainment.度假勝地提供數不盡的娛樂活動。➤only唯一的可能性▸➤further, other更大的／其他的可能▸➤new新的可能▸➤different, various不同的／各種可能性▸➤future將來的可能性▸➤distinct, good, great, real, serious, strong明顯的可能性；很大的可能性；真正的可能性◇There's a strong possibility that it will rain today.今天很有可能會下雨。➤likely很有可能◇A more likely possibility is that it will be a tie.很有可能這將是一個平局。➤reasonable合理的可能性▸➤faint, remote, vague很小的可能性◇There is a remote possibility that he got the wrong day.他搞錯日子的可能性很小。➤practical實際的可能性▸➤theoretical理論上的可能▸➤obvious明顯的可能性VERB + POSSIBILITY➤allow sb, create, offer sb, open up, raise, suggest給予某人機會；使成為可能▸➤see看到可能性▸➤consider, discuss, examine, explore, investigate, study, test考慮／討論／考察／探索／調查／研究／測試可能性◇Have you explored the possibilities of setting up your own business?你考察過自己開公司的可能性嗎？➤accept, acknowledge, admit, concede, countenance, entertain, recognize接受可能性；認可可能性；贊同可能性；認為可能▸➤ignore, overlook忽視可能性▸➤deny, discount, dismiss, eliminate, exclude, preclude, rule out否認可能性；排除可能性◇We cannot rule out the possibility of mistaken identity.我們不能排除有認錯人的可能。➤face面臨可能性◇The team is facing the real possibility of losing.這支球隊真正面臨輸球的危險。➤risk冒險◇We don't want to risk the possibility of losing all our money.我們不想冒失去所有錢的風險。➤allow for, cover考慮可能性◇Our resources may be inadequate to cover all possibilities.我們的資源可能不足以涵蓋所有可能的方面。➤avert避免⋯的可能➤lessen, reduce減少可能性➤remain仍然是可能的◇Bankruptcy remains a distinct possibility.顯然仍可能破產。POSSIBILITY + VERB➤exist, remain可能性存在／仍在◇The possibility exists that she may never make a full recovery.存在着她不會完全恢復的可能性。PREPOSITION➤possibility for做⋯的可能性◇She was quick to see the possibilities for making money that her new skills gave her.她很快明白自己的新技能可以用來賺錢。➤possibility of⋯的可能性◇Careful checks will reduce the possibility of unpleasant surprises.認真檢查會減少令人不快的意外事件的發生。PHRASES➤not beyond the bounds of possibility, within the realm of possibility可能◇It's not beyond the bounds of possibility that a similar situation could arise again.再次出現類似的情況並非沒有可能。➤a number of possibilities, a range of possibilities一些／一系列可能性◇The course offers a wide range of possibilities for personal development.該課程為個人發展提供多種不同的選擇。
BNC: 1030 COCA: 1195
possibility noun
⇨ possibility (the possibility of tax increases) ⇨ opportunity (career possibilities) ⇨ option (a range of possibilities) ⇨ potential (see the possibilities of the plan) possibility

noun

possibility ♦︎ chance ♦︎ probability ♦︎ odds ♦︎ prospect ♦︎ likelihoodThese are all words for how likely sth is to happen, or for a thing that is likely to happen. 这些词均表示可能性或可能发生的事。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达可能的程度
possibility➔prospect➔probability
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odds
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a possibility / a chance / a probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood of sth◆a possibility / a chance / the probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood that...◆a real / reasonable possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆a strong possibility / chance / probability / likelihood◆a high chance / probability / likelihood◆a realistic / serious / remote possibility / chance / prospect◆every possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆little chance / prospect / likelihood◆There is (no) possibility / chance / prospect / likelihood of sth.◆The chances / probability / odds / likelihood is / are that...◆to have the possibility / a chance / a ... probability / the prospect / a ...likelihood◆to increase / reduce the possibility / chance / probability / odds / likelihood◆to calculate the probability / odds / likelihood■ possibility [uncountable, countable] the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to 可能；可能性◆He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.他拒绝排除加税的可能性。◆ (especially BrE) 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首，这绝非不可能。◆What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.曾经看似不可能的事情现在显然有可能实现。◆There is a remote possibility that we might have got it wrong.我们也有可能搞错了，但可能性不大。  see also possible ⇨ likely ■ chance [countable, uncountable] a possibility that sth might exist or happen, especially sth that you want （尤指愿望成真的）可能性◆Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight?有可能弄到今晚的票吗？◆The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success.手术成功的可能性是50%。◆As long as there is an outside chance (= a slight chance) we'll go for it.只要有一点点希望，我们都会去争取。◆She has only a slim chance of passing the exam.她通过考试的希望不大。◆There is no chance that he will change his mind.他不可能改变主意。■ probability ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti [uncountable, countable] how likely sth is to happen; a thing that is likely to happen 可能性；很可能发生的事◆The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.物价有可能迅速上涨。◆A fall in interest rates is a strong probability in the present economic climate.在目前的经济形势下，降低利率大有可能。ⓘ In mathematics a probability is a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen. 数学中probability指概率、几率◆There is a 60% probability that the population will be infected with the disease.民众感染这种病的几率是60%。   see also probable ⇨ likely ■ odds (usually the odds 通常作the odds) [plural] how likely sth is to happen; something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve sth （事物发生的）可能性，概率；不利条件◆The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed).我方胜算的几率极大。◆The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed).他成功的几率很小。◆What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't turn up?他不露面的可能性有多大？◆Against all (the) odds, he made a full recovery.原本是凶多吉少，他却完全康复了。ⓘ In betting odds are the connection between two numbers that shows how much money sb will receive if they win a bet. 赌博中，odds指投注赔率◆I put £10 on Middlesbrough to beat Manchester at odds of three to one (= three times the amount of money that has been bet by sb will be paid to them if they win).我押10英镑赌米德尔斯伯勒赢曼彻斯特，赔率三比一。◆They are offering long / short odds (= the winnings will be high / low because there is a high / low risk of losing) on the defending champion.他们为卫冕者开出了高／低赔率。 ■ prospect [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the possibility that sth might happen, especially sth good （尤指好事发生的）可能性，希望◆There is no immediate prospect of peace.短期内没有和平的希望。◆A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).可望打进半决赛。  see also prospective ⇨ likely ■ likelihood ˈlaɪklihʊd [uncountable, singular] the possibility that sth might happen; how likely sth is to happen 可能；可能性◆There is very little likelihood of that happening.几乎没有发生那种事情的可能。◆The likelihood is that (= it is likely that) unemployment figures will continue to fall.失业人数很有可能继续减少。◆In all likelihood (= very probably) the meeting will be cancelled.这次会议十有八九要取消。  see also likely ⇨ likely NOTE 辨析 Probability or likelihood? Probability is used more in scientific and technical contexts; likelihood is used more in business contexts. However, in everyday speech you can usually use either word. * probability多用于科学技术语境，likelihood多用于商务语境。但在日常生活中，两个词往往可通用。

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