possibility
UK/.pɒsә'biliti/US
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Definitions
n.
The fact or chance that something may happen or be true
可能性
n.
Something that may happen; an option or opportunity
可能的事；可能的选择
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpossibl(e)place, put, set
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=possibility
The -ity noun of possible: the state of being possible. Note this branch comes from Latin posse ('to be able'), a relative of pōnere rather than a direct prefix form.
Common Collocations
- 1.a real possibility真实的可能性
- 2.a distinct possibility明显的可能性
- 3.endless possibilities无限的可能
- 4.rule out the possibility排除可能性
Example Sentences
- 1.
There's a real possibility that the flight will be delayed.
- 2.
Moving abroad opened up a whole new world of possibilities.
- 3.
We can't rule out the possibility of rain this afternoon.