possibly
柯林斯词典
1. ADV You use possibly to indicate that you are not sure whether something is true or might happen. 可能地 (表示没把握)[含糊]
Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks. 运动不仅会降低血压,而且能防止心脏病发作。
They were casually dressed; possibly students. 他们穿着随意,可能是学生。
2. ADV You use possibly to emphasize that you are surprised, puzzled, or shocked by something that you have seen or heard. 可能地 (强调惊讶、迷惑或震惊)[ADV before v] [强调]
It was the most unexpected piece of news one could possibly imagine. 可以想像,这是最出人意料的一则消息。
3. ADV You use possibly to emphasize that someone has tried their hardest to do something, or has done it as well as they can. (最大) 可能地[ADV before v] [强调]
They've done everything they can possibly think of. 凡是可能想得到的,他们都已经做了。
4. ADV You use possibly to emphasize that something definitely cannot happen or definitely cannot be done. (完全不) 可能地[with brd-neg, ADV before v] [强调]
No I really can't possibly answer that!
不,我真地根本不可能回答那个问题。
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possibly /ˈpɒsɪblɪ/
剑桥词典
- I might possibly get the job finished by tomorrow evening , if I have no more interruptions .
- I'd guess that she's in her forties - 45 possibly?
- "Are you going to be at church on Sunday morning ?" "Possibly - it depends how late we get back on Saturday ."
- There were possibly a hundred people at the meeting - certainly 80.
- I can't understand why he's so bad tempered this week - possibly something at school is upsetting him.
possibly adverb (NOT CERTAIN)
used when something is not certain可能地
He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem . 他可能会决定不来,这样就没问题了。
used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved
(用于表示稍有疑虑)可能吧,也许吧
"Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?" "(Very) possibly - she has put on a some weight ." “你觉得这条裙子对她来说是不是太小了?”“(很)可能——她有点发福了。”
"Will he come?" "Possibly not." “他会来吗?”“恐怕不会。”
例句
possibly adverb (WITH CAN/COULD)
used with "can" or "could" for emphasis(与 can 或 could 连用表示强调)无论如何,究竟,尽量
He can't possibly have drunk all that on his own! 他一个人决不可能喝了那么多酒!
We did all that we possibly could to persuade her to come. 我们尽了最大努力劝她来。
used in polite requests
(用于礼貌的请求)
Could I possibly ask you to move your chair a little? 劳驾,请你把椅子挪一挪好吗?
used when politely refusing offers
(用于礼貌的拒绝或提议)真的,实在
"Have another chocolate ." "No, really, I couldn't possibly." “再吃一块巧克力吧。”“不了,真的,我实在吃不下了。” 返回 possibly