[ADJ 形容词]做得到的;能实现的 If it is possible to do something, it can be done.
[usu v-link ADJ]
If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we shall...
如果能找出你兄弟在哪儿,我们就会去找。
Everything is possible if we want it enough...
只要我们有足够的信念,任何事情都是有可能的。
This morning he had tried every way possible to contact her...
他今天早晨已想尽办法与她联系。
Live as you like, leave home if you want — that was never possible when I was young...
随心所欲地生活,不想在家呆着就离开——我年轻的时候,这可根本不可能。
It's been a beautiful evening and you have made it all possible.
那是个美好的夜晚,你让一切成为可能。
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[ADJ 形容词]可能(发生)的 A possible event is one that might happen.
[usu ADJ n]
He referred the matter to the Attorney General for possible action against several newspapers...
他把对几家报纸可能提起诉讼的事宜提交首席检察官来处理。
Her family is discussing a possible move to America...
她的家人在讨论移居美国的可能。
One possible solution, if all else fails, is to take legal action...
如果其他办法都不行,还有一种可能是提起诉讼。
Is this not a possible outcome of the development of genetically modified food?
这难道不是转基因食品开发可能会导致的一种结果吗?
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]可能的;也许的 If you say that it is possible that something is true or correct, you mean that although you do not know whether it is true or correct, you accept that it might be.
[v-link ADJ]
[vagueness]
It is possible that there's an explanation for all this...
也许,对于所有这一切,会有一种解释。
It was possible that Harry himself did not know what he had intended to do.
可能哈里本人都不清楚自己意欲何为。
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[ADJ 形容词]尽可能的 If you do something as soon as possible, you do it as soon as you can. If you get as much as possible of something, you get as much of it as you can.
[as adv/pron as ADJ]
Please make your decision as soon as possible...
请尽快作决定。
I want to learn as much as possible about the industry so that I'm better prepared...
我想尽可能多学一些关于这个行业的知识,让自己更有备无患。
Michael sat down as far away from her as possible...
迈克尔尽可能坐得离她远些。
Buy fresh produce as often as possible.
尽量常买新鲜农产品。
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[ADJ 形容词](与形容词最高级连用,表示强调)最…的 You use possible with superlative adjectives to emphasize that something has more or less of a quality than anything else of its kind.
[adj-superl ADJ n]
[emphasis]
They have joined the job market at the worst possible time...
他们在最不景气的时候进入了就业市场。
We expressed in the clearest possible way our disappointment, hurt and anger...
我们清楚明白地表达了我们的失望、伤心和愤怒。
He is doing the best job possible.
他干得真是太漂亮了。
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[ADJ 形容词]如果可能的话;要是有可能的话 You use possible in expressions such as 'if possible' and 'if at all possible' when stating a wish or intention, to show that although this is what you really want, you may have to accept something different.
[politeness]
I need to see you, right away if possible.
我要见你,如果可能,马上。
...the moral duty to uphold peace if at all possible.
只要有可能就应维护和平的道义责任
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[ADJ 形容词]可能当选的 If you describe someone as, for example, a possible Prime Minister, you mean that they may become Prime Minister.
[ADJ n]
Government sources are now openly speculating about a possible successor for Dr Lawrence...
官方消息人士在公开推测谁有可能成为接任劳伦斯博士的人选。
Bradley has been considered a possible presidential contender himself.
布拉德利本人就被认为是总统职位的有力竞争者。
Possible is also a noun.
Kennedy, who divorced wife Joan in 1982, was tipped as a presidential possible...
有人预测,1982年和妻子琼离婚的肯尼迪有可能当选总统。
He had been on the Nobel Prize committee's list of possibles.
他在诺贝尔委员会列出的获奖候选者名单之列。
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[N-SING 单数名词]可能;可能(做)的事The possible is everything that can be done in a situation.
[the N]
He is a democrat with the skill, nerve, and ingenuity to push the limits of the possible.
他是一个手腕高超、富有胆识、足智多谋的民主党人,能够让不可能的事成为可能。
Oxford
pos·sible★/ˈpɒsəbl; NAmEˈpɑːsəbl/
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possiblepossiblesadjective★1★[not usually before noun ]that can be done or achieved 可能;能做到(或取得)◆It is possible toget there by bus. 可以乘公共汽车到那里。◆Would it be possible forme to leave a message for her? 我可以给她留个话儿吗?◆This wouldn't have been possible without you.若没有你,这事恐怕就办不成了。◆Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible(= if you can).尽可能别发脾气。◆Use public transport whenever possible(= when you can).只要可能,就利用公共交通。◆It's just not physically possibleto finish all this by the end of the week. 要在本周末完成这一切,这在客观上是办不到的。◆We spent every possible moment on the beach.我们一有时间就到海滩。OPP
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2★that might exist or happen but is not certain to 可能存在(或发生)的◆a possible future president未来可能当选总统的人◆the possible side effects of the drug这种药可能产生的副作用◆Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year.每年这个时节都有可能下霜,只是并不常见。◆It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions.我也许给他们指错了方向。◆With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly.可能除了披头士乐队这个例外,还没有哪个乐队如此转瞬走红的。☞language bank at
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3★reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation 合理的;可接受的◆There are several possible explanations.有几种合理的解释。4used after adjectives to emphasize that sth is the best, worst, etc. of its type (用于形容词后表示强调)最…的◆It was the best possiblesurprise anyone could have given me. 那是我曾感受过的最大惊喜。◆Don't leave your packing until the last possiblemoment. 打点行李不要拖到最后一刻。IDIOM★as quickly, much, soon, etc. as ˈpossibleas quickly, much, soon, etc. as you can 尽量快(或多、早等)◆We will get your order to you as soon as possible.我们将会把您的订货尽早送达。☞more at
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n.nouna person or thing that is suitable for a particular job, purpose, etc. and might be chosen 合适的人(或物);恰当人选(或事项)◆Out of all the people interviewed, there are only five possibles.在所有面试过的人中,仅有五个合适的人选。pos·sible/ˈpɒsəbl; NAmEˈpɑːsəbl/
1if something is possible, it can be done or achievedOPP impossible: Is it possible to get tickets for the game?It might be possible for the documents to be sent over. Computer technology makes it possible for many people to work from home. I want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible. I walk or use public transport whenever possible. We are doing everything possible to track down the killer. Our staff will help you in every way possible. Even if it were technically possible, we do not have the money to do it. She decided to stay as far away from him as was humanly possible.2as soon/quickly/much etc as possible as soon, quickly etc as you can: I need the money as soon as possible. Sharon always does as little work as possible. The original features of the house have been preserved as far as possible (=as much as possible).3a possible answer, cause etc might be true: There seem to be only two possible explanations. the possible causes of a child’s learning difficultiesit is possible (that) It’s possible that the letter got lost in the post.4a possible event or thing might happen or exist: Heavy rain is possible later in the day. the possible effect on the health of local people You need to look at the possible consequences of your actions. In Hollywood, anything is possible (=anything can happen, even though it may seem very unlikely).5the best/biggest/fastest etc possible the best etc that can exist or be achieved: Try to get the best possible price. What is the worst possible thing that could happen?6would it be possible (for somebody) to do something? spoken used when asking politely if you can do or have something: Would it be possible to speak to Oliver?COLLOCATIONSphrasesit is possible to do something· From the hilltop it was possible to see the sea.make it possible to do something· Medical advances have made it possible to keep more patients alive.if possible (also if at all possible)· If possible, take light exercise first thing in the morning.where/wherever/whenever possible· Choose wholemeal varieties of flour and pasta, where possible.do everything possible· We must do everything possible to limit our impact on the Earth's environment.in every way possible· The company helped promote the scheme in every way possible.adverbsperfectly/quite possible (=definitely possible)· Combining a family with a career is perfectly possible .theoretically possible (=possible in theory, but difficult and unlikely)· It is theoretically possible for all students to get full marks.technically possible (=possible with the technology available)· Amendments to software may be technically possible, but are inadvisable.humanly possible (=possible for anyone)· It is not humanly possible to work for more than fifteen hours a day.THESAURUSpossible if something is possible, it can be done or achieved: · I think it’s possible that we could win the race.· I want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible.· Please let me know your answer as soon as possible.feasible if an idea or plan is feasible, it is possible and you can find a practical way of doing it: · We need to find out first if the idea is technically feasible.· It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.· Da Silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale.viable possible and likely to be successful, and therefore worth doing: · Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas.· The product needs to be commercially viable.· We have yet to find a viable solution to the problem.· The company was no longer financially viable (=it could not make enough money to be able to continue).workable a workable plan, system, or solution is one that can be done or used: · By early morning, they had arrived at a workable and safe solution.· The company would have a tough job convincing people that the deal was workable.doable informal if something is doable, you have enough money, energy, or skill to do it: · This exercise programme is doable for most people.· Do you think the walk is doable?· Hosting great parties is fun, easy, and doable on any budget.· The book is full of interesting and doable recipes.achievable (also attainable formal) able to be achieved: · A 15% cut in carbon emissions is achievable.· Perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice.realistic if something is realistic, it seems sensible to think that it can be done or achieved: · a realistic target· Their expectations didn’t seem very realistic.· It is important to set yourself realistic goals.
possible1 adjective
possible2 noun
possiblepossible2 noun [countable]
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someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose: Frank’s a possible for the job.
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可能的(91%),合理的(6%),尽可能的(2%),适合候选的人(1%)
n.可能性;合适的人;可能的事物
adj.可能的;合理的;合适的
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