possibility
/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/ · /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #3203 in the learning path
可能性
Definitions
n. the chance that something might happen or be true
可能性
n. something that might happen or could be chosen
可考虑的选择；可能的事
Example
There is a possibility of snow later tonight.
今晚晚些时候可能会下雪。
Improved public transport increases the possibility that commuters will leave their cars at home.
改善公共交通会增加通勤者不开车出行的可能性。
Collocations
- a real possibility
- the possibility of
- explore the possibilities
- rule out the possibility
Word family
- possible (adj.)
- possibly (adv.)
- impossible (adj.)
- impossibility (n.)
Synonyms
- chance
- prospect
Antonyms
- impossibility
Usage tip
常用possibility of doing或possibility that从句。
FAQ
- What does possibility mean?
- the chance that something might happen or be true something that might happen or could be chosen
- How is possibility pronounced?
- UK /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/, US /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
