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possibility possibility ★★★★☆/pɒ̱sɪbɪ̱lɪti/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]可能性；可能 If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen, you mean that it might be the case or it might happen.   [oft N that]We were not in the least worried about the possibility that sweets could rot the teeth...我们以前完全不担心吃糖果有可能会蛀牙。Tax on food has become a very real possibility.极有可能征收食物税。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]（一种）可能；可能的事 A possibility is one of several different things that could be done. The government now owns a lot of our land — one possibility would be  to compensate us with other property...政府现在占了我们的大量土地，一种可能是用其他地产来对我们作出补偿。There were several possibilities open to each manufacturer.每个制造商都可以有几种不同的选择。3[PHRASE	短语]可能的事；能做到的事 You can say 'It is not beyond the realms of possibility' or 'It is not beyond the bounds of possibility'  when you are stating something that you believe is possibly true, but which other people might consider unlikely or impossible.   [usu PHR that]It's not beyond the realms of possibility that the security services do bug important public figures.安全部门完全有可能窃听重要公众人物的谈话。Usage Note :Note that you do not use possibility in sentences like 'I had the possibility to do it'. The words you need are opportunity or chance. Opportunity is more formal. Later Donald had the opportunity of driving the car… The people of Northern Ireland would have the chance to shape their own future. 注意不要说：I had the possibility to do it，而要用opportunity或chance。opportunity一词比较正式，例如：Later Donald had the opportunity of driving the car（后来，唐纳德有机会开这辆车了），The people of Northern Ireland would have the chance to shape their own future（北爱尔兰人民会有机会决定自己的未来的）。 possibilitypos‧si‧bil‧i‧ty /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti $ ˌpɑː-/ ●●● S2 W2 noun (plural possibilities)  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[countable, uncountable] if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen:  There’s always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle. the possibility of an enemy attack There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure. A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility. Tomorrow, there’s a remote possibility of snow on high ground. They might get married – it’s not beyond the bounds of possibility. The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.2[countable usually plural] an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or triedpossibilities for/of (doing) something exciting possibilities for reducing costs Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city. The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible). the range of possibilities offered to students3have possibilities if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better  SYN  have potential:  The house has great possibilities.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa strong/good possibility (=something that is very likely)· There is a strong possibility that the drug causes similar damage in humans.a real possibility (=something that is quite likely)· At this moment, a recession is a real possibility.a distinct possibility (=something that is quite likely)· I knew there was a distinct possibility that I might fail my degree.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 the data.something remains a possibility· War remains a possibility.consider a possibility· Police in Glasgow are considering the possibility that the death may be drug-related.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 there will be more redundancies.phrasesthere is a possibility that· There is a possibility that files could be lost if the system crashes.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsconsider 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.adjectivesnew possibilities· New possibilities lay before him.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 screening.

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Collins	possibility ★★★★☆ /pɒ̱sɪbɪ̱lɪti/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]可能性；可能 If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen, you mean that it might be the case or it might happen. [oft N that] We were not in the least worried about the possibility that sweets could rot the teeth... 我们以前完全不担心吃糖果有可能会蛀牙。 Tax on food has become a very real possibility. 极有可能征收食物税。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]（一种）可能；可能的事 A possibility is one of several different things that could be done. The government now owns a lot of our land — one possibility would be to compensate us with other property... 政府现在占了我们的大量土地，一种可能是用其他地产来对我们作出补偿。 There were several possibilities open to each manufacturer. 每个制造商都可以有几种不同的选择。 3 [PHRASE 短语]可能的事；能做到的事 You can say 'It is not beyond the realms of possibility' or 'It is not beyond the bounds of possibility' when you are stating something that you believe is possibly true, but which other people might consider unlikely or impossible. [usu PHR that] It's not beyond the realms of possibility that the security services do bug important public figures. 安全部门完全有可能窃听重要公众人物的谈话。 Usage Note : Note that you do not use possibility in sentences like 'I had the possibility to do it'. The words you need are opportunity or chance. Opportunity is more formal. Later Donald had the opportunity of driving the car… The people of Northern Ireland would have the chance to shape their own future. 注意不要说：I had the possibility to do it，而要用opportunity或chance。opportunity一词比较正式，例如：Later Donald had the opportunity of driving the car（后来，唐纳德有机会开这辆车了），The people of Northern Ireland would have the chance to shape their own future（北爱尔兰人民会有机会决定自己的未来的）。
Oxford	pos·si·bil·ity ★ / ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti ; NAmE ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti / noun ( plural pos·si·bil·ities ) 1 ★ [uncountable , countable ] the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to 可能；可能性 possibility(that…) ◆ There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. 她现在已不可能完全康复。 possibility(of sth/of doing sth) ◆ 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 possibilitythat 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。 OPP impossibility 2 ★ [countable , usually plural ] one of the different things that you can do in a particular situation 可选择的方法 ◆ to explore/consider/investigatea wide range of possibilities 探究╱考虑╱调查各种可能的情况 ◆ to exhaustall 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。 ☞synonyms at option 3 ★ [countable , usually plural ] something that gives you a chance to achieve sth 机会；契机 SYN opportunity ◆ 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 possibilities [plural ] if sth has possibilities,it can be improved or made successful 潜力；改进的余地 SYN potential ◆ 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。 possibility possibilities pos·si·bil·ity / ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti ; NAmE ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti /
LDC	possibilitypos‧si‧bil‧i‧ty /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti $ ˌpɑː-/ ●●● S2 W2 noun (plural possibilities) Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[countable, uncountable] if there is a possibility that something is true or that something will happen, it might be true or it might happen: There’s always a possibility that he might go back to Seattle. the possibility of an enemy attack There was no possibility of changing the voting procedure. A peace settlement now looks like a real possibility. Tomorrow, there’s a remote possibility of snow on high ground. They might get married – it’s not beyond the bounds of possibility. The study raises the possibility that dieting is bad for your health.2[countable usually plural] an opportunity to do something, or something that can be done or triedpossibilities for/of (doing) something exciting possibilities for reducing costs Archer began to explore the possibilities of opening a club in the city. The US has not yet exhausted all diplomatic possibilities (=tried everything possible). the range of possibilities offered to students3have possibilities if something has possibilities, it could be made into something much better SYN have potential: The house has great possibilities.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa strong/good possibility (=something that is very likely)· There is a strong possibility that the drug causes similar damage in humans.a real possibility (=something that is quite likely)· At this moment, a recession is a real possibility.a distinct possibility (=something that is quite likely)· I knew there was a distinct possibility that I might fail my degree.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 the data.something remains a possibility· War remains a possibility.consider a possibility· Police in Glasgow are considering the possibility that the death may be drug-related.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 there will be more redundancies.phrasesthere is a possibility that· There is a possibility that files could be lost if the system crashes.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsconsider 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.adjectivesnew possibilities· New possibilities lay before him.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 screening.
WDF	possibility [ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti] CET4CET6TEM4考研 n1197 34687 7068 3954 6154 5243 12268 NOUN1759 800897 Spoken: 172824909 possibilities[6470] 可能(64%)，可能性(35%)，可能的事情(1%) n.可能性；可能发生的事物

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