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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
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    [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.

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