possible
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ If it is possible to do something, it can be done. (做某事) 可能的
If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we will. 如果有可能找到你哥哥的下落,我们会找的。
Everything is possible if we want it enough. 如果我们非常想要的话,任何事都是有可能的。
2. ADJ A possible event is one that might happen. 可能 (发生) 的
He referred the matter to the attorney general for possible action against several newspapers. 他将此事交给首席检察官处理,以求可能诉讼几家报社。
One possible solution, if all else fails, is to take legal action. 如果其他方案都不行,一个可能的解决办法就是提起诉讼。
3. ADJ 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. 可能 (真实) 的[v-link ADJ] [含糊]
It is possible that there's an explanation for all this. 这一切可能真有个解释。
4. ADJ 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. 尽可能的 (早、多等)['as' adv/pron 'as' ADJ]
Please make your decision as soon as possible. 请尽可能快地出你们的决定。
Mrs. Pollard decided to learn as much as possible about the country before going there. 波拉德夫人决定尽可能多地了解那个国家后再去那儿。
5. ADJ You use possible with superlative adjectives to emphasize that something has more or less of a quality than anything else of its kind. 和形容词最高级连用,表示“最…不过”[强调]
They have joined the job market at the worst possible time. 他们在一个最遭糕不过的时候进入了职场。
We expressed in the clearest possible way our disappointment, hurt, and anger. 我们以最清晰不过的方式表达了我们的失望、伤痛和愤怒。
6. ADJ If you describe someone as, for example, a possible governor, you mean that they could be elected as governor. 可能 (当选) 的[ADJ n]
Government sources are now openly speculating about a possible successor for Dr. Lawrence. 各官方消息源现在正公开地推测继劳伦斯博士之任的可能人选。
7. N-COUNT Possible is also a noun. 可能的人
Kennedy, who divorced wife Joan in 1982, was tipped as a presidential possible. 1982年和妻子琼离婚的肯尼迪被认为最可能成为总统人选。
8. N-SING The possible is everything that can be done in a situation. 可能的事
He is a Democrat with the skill, nerve, and ingenuity to push the limits of the possible. 作为民主党人,他有着技巧、胆量和智谋来利用一切可能性。
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possible /ˈpɒsɪbəl/ (possibles)
剑桥词典
- I have tried to keep my translation as faithful as possible to the original book .
- The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence .
- Rescuers are doing everything that is humanly possible to free the trapped people .
- If atmospheric conditions are right , it may be possible to see this group of stars tonight .
- With today's technology almost anything seems possible.
- It's just possible that we might be going away that weekend .
- She's researching into possible cures for AIDS .
- Here is a list of possible answers . Please delete as appropriate .
- This is one possible solution to the problem . However, there are others .
- Investigators have studied the possible effects of contamination.
possible adjective (CAN ACHIEVE)
able to be done or achieved , or able to exist可能的,有可能做到的
I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible. 我星期五前无法全部完成——是不可能的。
Is it possible to buy tickets in advance ? 可以提前订票吗?
They got as far as was humanly possible (= as far as anyone could have) before turning back. 他们折回来前已尽力能走多远就走多远了。
反义词
impossible
as much, quickly, soon, etc. as possible
as much, quickly , soon , etc. as something can happen or be done
尽可能多(快、迅速等)的
Please take your seats as quickly as possible. 请尽快入座。
I'll go as soon as possible. 我会尽快走。
例句
possible adjective (NOT CERTAIN)
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ]that might or might not happen
可能的,可能发生的
It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight . 米拉今晚可能会来。
"Do you think he'll end up in prison ?" "It's very possible." “你认为他最终会蹲监狱吗?”“很可能。”
That's one possible solution to the problem . 这是一个可能解决问题的办法。
比较
probable
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