| 词组 | possibility |
| 释义 | possibility /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti, ˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti $ ˌpɑː-/ noun 1. a situation in which something might happen or might be trueadjectivesa strong/good possibility (=something that is very likely) There is a strong possibility that the treatment will fail.a real/distinct possibility (=something that is quite likely) At this moment, job losses are a real possibility.a remote/faint possibility (=something that is not very likely) There’s no point worrying about such a remote possibility.verbsa possibility exists The possibility exists that he misunderstood my instructions.sth remains a possibility (=it could still happen) War remains a possibility.consider/explore/examine a possibility Police are considering the possibility that the death may be drugs-related.entertain/contemplate a possibility (=consider that it might exist) He refused to entertain the possibility that his daughter had lied.raise a possibility (=say or show that something may happen or may be true) The government has raised the possibility of an early election next year.rule out/exclude a possibility (=say that something will definitely not happen or is definitely not true) We can’t rule out the possibility that the factory will close.avoid a possibility The government wants to avoid the possibility of a scandal.face a possibility People in the region are again facing the possibility that their crops will fail.allow for a possibility We have to allow for the possibility that this method will not work.prepositionsthe possibility of sth Motor racing is a dangerous sport and there is always the possibility of accidents.phrasesthere is a possibility that There is a possibility that you could have lost all your work.not be beyond the bounds of possibility (=be possible) It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that she thinks you are rather boring.be within the realm(s) of possibility humorous (=be possible) You have to realize that it is within the realm of possibility that you are wrong.2. an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or triedadjectivesnew possibilities The technology could provide all kinds of new possibilities.exciting possibilities The city offers many exciting possibilities for young people.tremendous possibilities (=very good or important opportunities) This discovery opens up tremendous possibilities for cancer treatment.verbsconsider a possibility (=think about whether you should take an opportunity) We even began to consider the possibility of moving there permanently.explore a possibility (=think carefully and find out about an opportunity) You may want to explore the possibility of setting up your own business.offer a possibility (=make an opportunity available) Technology offers exciting possibilities to designers.open up a possibility (=make a new opportunity available) His recent performance opens up the possibility for him to compete in the Olympic Games.exhaust the possibilities (=try everything possible) I was determined not to give up until I had exhausted all the possibilities. |
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