possibilities

英 [ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪtiz] 美 [ˌpɑsəˈbɪlətiz]

n.  可能; 可能性; 可选择的方法; 机会; 契机
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柯林斯词典

  1. N-COUNT 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.
    1. 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。
    2. Tax on food has become a very real possibility.
      极有可能征收食物税。
  2. N-COUNT （一种）可能；可能的事
    A possibility is one of several different things that could be done.
    1. 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。
    2. 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 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.
    1. 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。

    4. 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）。

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双语例句

  1. But the possibilities that emerged were not used to the full.
    但出现的各种可能情况并没有得到充分利用。
  2. The mind boggles at the possibilities that could be in store for us
    我们简直无法想象将来面临的种种可能性。
  3. The discovery has fastened public attention on the possibilities of DNA analysis for resolving mysteries.
    这一发现将公众的注意力集中在用DNA分析技术来解开谜团的可能性上。
  4. I feel full of confidence and so open to possibilities
    我感到信心十足，愿意考虑各种可能。
  5. She is now in further education with new career possibilities ahead of her
    她现在正在进修，新的职业发展机会就摆在面前。
  6. It should also look into the possibilities of wind-generated electricity.
    还会对风力发电的可能性进行研究。
  7. What's happened is that the new results narrow down the possibilities
    现有的情况是，新的结果缩小了可能性的范围。
  8. I think one's got to consider all the possibilities.
    我认为有必要考虑到各种可能性。
  9. These are only a few of the possibilities
    这些仅仅是其中几种可能。
  10. It was also felt that the collapse of the system opened up new possibilities
    人们也认为这一制度的崩溃带来了各种新的可能性。
  11. There were several possibilities open to each manufacturer.
    每个制造商都可以有几种不同的选择。
  12. Various textile techniques will be explored to realise design possibilities
    将尝试和探索纺织技巧来把这些设计变为现实。
  13. Nevertheless, she is always optimistic about the possibilities and can work her charm on the disenchanted
    虽然如此，她总是乐观地抱持希望，并能深深地感染那些心灰意冷的人。
  14. There are only two possibilities.
    不外两种可能。
  15. There are all sorts of possibilities for technical innovation.
    技术革新的门路很多。
  16. The situation is pregnant with grim possibilities.
    局势十分严峻。
  17. There are only two possibilities, good or bad.
    无非是好坏两种可能。
  18. After considering all five possibilities, we checked off the second one.
    考虑了所有的五种可能以后，我们把第二种可能排除掉了。
  19. The plan has great possibilities.
    这计划很可能成功。
  20. Support for SoEs opens new possibilities to many industries.
    对SoE的支持为许多行业带来了新的可能性。
  21. These and other technologies provide an unlimited degree of possibilities for creative content developers.
    这些技术和其他技术为开发创造性内容的开发人员提供了无限可能性。
  22. Life is a wonderful adventure filled with enriching experiences and endless possibilities.
    生活是一段奇妙的历险，充满了丰富的经历和无尽的可能。
  23. It's a way to explore possibilities and opportunities and create more.
    它是个方法用来探索可能和机会，并创造更多。
  24. I like the challenge and possibilities that it can bring.
    我喜欢这个方法带来的挑战和机会。
  25. But it also offers possibilities and temptations.
    但西伯利亚也提供了种种可能性和诱惑。
  26. It opens up new, previously unseen possibilities and opportunities.
    它开启了新的、之前未看见的可能和机会。
  27. In the exhibition MVRDV visualizes the possibilities this offers.
    在展览MVRDV想像这提供了可能性。
  28. Once we succeed, the possibilities will be endless.
    如果我们成功了，可能性是无穷的。
  29. Create and invent new projects and new possibilities.
    学会创造和发明新的项目和可能性。
  30. Yes, I am interested in the research and development possibilities.
    是的，我对其研究和发展的可能性很有兴趣。
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