possibility
/ˌpɔsəˈbɪlətɪ; ˌpɑsə`bɪlətɪ/ n
1 [U] ~ (of sth/doing sth); ~ (that...) state of being possible; likelihood 可能; 可能性
within/beyond the bounds of possibility 在可能范围之内[之外]
The possibility of breaking the world record never occurred to him. 他从来没想到有可能打破世界记录.
Is there any possibility that we'll see you this weekend? 我们本周末能见到你吗?
What is the possibility of the weather improving? 天气有可能变好吗?
2 [C] event that may happen; prospect 可能的事; 想见中的事
Changing jobs is one possibility. 换换工作是有可能的事.
Bankruptcy is a distinct possibility if sales don't improve. 倘若销售情况得不到改善, 保不住要破产.
She prepared for all possibilities by taking a sunhat, a raincoat and a woolly scarf. 她带了太阳帽、 雨衣和毛围巾, 一切有备无患.
3 [C esp pl 尤作复数]
capability of being used or improved; potential可以利用或改善的余地; 潜力
The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities. 这房子已破旧不堪, 但还有可利用的价值.
She saw the possibilities of the scheme from the beginning. 她从一开始就预见到这计画可能成功.