| 单词 | possible |
| 释义 | possible adjectiveverbs | adverb | phrases verbs➤be, seem, sound可能；好像可能；听起来可能➤become变得可能▸➤make sth使⋯成为可能◆new technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.新技术使沟通更方便。➤think sth (especially bre) 认为⋯有可能◆in those circumstances, i thought it possible to work with him.在那样的情况下，我认为有可能和他一起工作。adverb➤entirely, perfectly, quite, very完全／十分／相当／非常有可能▸➤just有可能◆it is just possible that he's still here.说不定他还在这儿。➤still仍有可能▸➤humanly人力可以办到◆i think that what he's suggesting is not humanly possible.我认为他的建议非人力可及。➤theoretically理论上可能◆it's theoretically possible but highly unlikely ever to happen.这从理论上说是有可能的，但是基本上不会发生。phrases➤as far as possible, as long as possible, as much as possible尽可能远；尽可能长；尽可能多◆she did as much as possible to help him.她尽可能帮助他。➤as quickly as possible, as soon as possible尽快◆please come as soon as possible.请尽快来。➤if at all possible, if possible如果有可能的话◆i'd like the money back by next week if possible.如果有可能的话，希望在下周之前还我钱。possible adjective 1➤it is possible to get there by bus.可以乘公共汽车去那里。➤several possible explanations几种合理的解释possible ♦︎ viable ♦︎ practical ♦︎ realistic ♦︎ feasible ♦︎ workable ♦︎ achievablethese words all describe things that can be done or achieved, or are worth trying because they are likely to be successful.这些词均表示能做到的、切实可行的。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to be possible / realistic / feasible to do sth◆a viable / practical / realistic / feasible / workable solution / policy / plan◆a viable / practical / realistic / feasible means◆a viable / practical / realistic / workable alternative◆a realistic / an achievable goal / objective / target◆perfectly possible / viable / practical / feasible◆quite possible / practical / realistic / feasible◆very practical / realistic / feasible / achievable◆reasonably practical / realistic / achievable■ possible [not usually before noun] that can be done or achieved可能；能做到；能取得◆it is possible to get there by bus.可以乘公共汽车去那里。◆this would not have been possible without you.如果没有你，这事恐怕就办不成了。◆try to avoid losing your temper if (at all) possible (= if you can).尽可能别发脾气。◆travel by bus whenever possible (= when you can).只要可能，尽量坐公交车。◆do everything possible to get it finished on time.要想方设法按时完成。◆new technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.新技术使沟通更便捷了。opp impossible → impossible ➡ see also possibility → opportunity , possibility → option , possibilities → potential ■ viable /vaɪəbl/ (rather formal, especially business尤用于商业) that can be done; that is likely to be successful and is therefore worth considering or supporting可实施的；切实可行的◆there is no viable alternative.没有其他可行的方案。◆if there was any delay then the rescue plan would cease to be viable.如有拖延，援救计划便无法实施。ⓘ a company, plan or project that is commercially/economically/financially viable is capable of producing a profit. * commercially/economically/financially viable 指公司、计划或项目能够赢利。■ practical sensible and appropriate; likely to be successful切实可行的；行得通的◆it wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend.我们跑这么老远只为度个周末实在不切实际。◆it was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem.很难找到切实可行的解决这一问题的方案。ⓘ in this meaning practical is used to describe ideas, courses of action and ways of doing things.表达此义时，practical 用于描述观点、行动方式和做事方法◆a practical alternative / approach / measure / method / option / possibility / proposition可行的方案／方法／措施／方式／选择／手段／建议 opp impractical → unrealistic ■ realistic sensible and appropriate; that can be achieved切实可行的；能够实现的◆we must set realistic goals.我们必须订立切实的目标。◆if you want to retain good employees, you have to pay a realistic salary.要留住好员工，必须支付合理的薪水。ⓘ realistic is often used to talk about what you can hope to achieve in business or at work. * realistic 常用来谈论在业务或工作中有望能实现的目标◆a realistic alternative / demand / estimate / goal / hope / option / plan / solution / target切实可行的方案／要求／估计／目标／希望／选择／计划／解决方法／目标 opp unrealistic → unrealistic ▸ realistically adverb◆realistically, there is little prospect of a ceasefire.现实地看，停火的希望很渺茫。◆how many can you realistically hope to sell?实事求是地说，你有望卖出多少？■ feasible /fiːzəbl/ that can probably be achieved and is therefore worth trying可行的；行得通的◆it's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.兼职管理企业根本行不通。■ workable that can be used successfully and effectively可行的；行得通的◆gradually, through discussion, a workable plan emerged.通过讨论，一个切实可行的计划慢慢形成了。◆i'm sure we can come to some workable arrangement.我肯定我们能做一个切实可行的安排。ⓘ workable is often used in business-related contexts to describe things such as a system or idea. * workable 常用于公务相关的语境，如描述某一体系或观点◆a workable arrangement / framework / plan / programme / proposal / solution / system可行的安排／机制／计划／项目／建议／解决方法／体系 opp unworkable → unrealistic ■ achievable (rather formal) that can be achieved可达到的◆profits of $20m look achievable.2 000 万元的利润看来是可以完成的。◆setting achievable goals will help to build confidence in your staff.制订可实现的目标有助于建立员工的自信心。ⓘ achievable most often collocates with goal, objective, target and standard. * achievable 最常与 goal、objective、target 和 standard 搭配。possible adjective 2➤it is possible to get there by bus.可以乘公共汽车去那里。➤several possible explanations几种合理的解释possible ♦︎ plausible ♦︎ credible ♦︎ conceivable ♦︎ imaginable ♦︎ believablethese words all describe sth that seems reasonable or is likely to be true.这些词均表示有道理的、可信的。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆possible / plausible / credible / conceivable / imaginable / believable that...◆a possible / plausible / credible / believable explanation / excuse◆a possible / plausible / credible solution / answer◆a plausible / credible / believable story / account◆to sound possible / plausible / credible / believable◆entirely / perfectly / quite possible / plausible / credible / conceivable◆barely / hardly / scarcely possible / credible / conceivable / imaginable / believable◆every possible / conceivable / imaginable...■ possible reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation合理的；可接受的◆there are several possible explanations.有几个合理的解释。◆it's scarcely possible that he knew nothing about it.他不大可能对此一无所知。opp impossible → impossible ■ plausible /plɔːzəbl/ (rather formal) (of an excuse or explanation) reasonable and likely to be true（借口或解释）有道理的，可信的◆her story sounded perfectly plausible.她的说辞听起来言之有理。◆the only plausible explanation is that he forgot.唯一合理的解释就是他忘了。opp implausible → unlikely 2 ➡ see also reasonable → reasonable ▸ plausibly adverb◆he argued, very plausibly, that the claims were untrue.他振振有词地辩解说那些说法不属实。■ credible /kredəbl/ that can be believed or trusted可信的；可靠的◆it's just not credible that she would cheat.她竟然行骗，这简直令人难以置信。◆there's only one credible witness in the case.此案只有一个可信的证人。opp incredible → incredible ▸ credibility noun [uncountable] ◆the prosecution did its best to undermine the credibility of the witness.原告极力削弱证人的可信度。■ conceivable /kənsiːvəbl/ possible to imagine or believe可想像的；可信的◆it's not conceivable that she didn't know what was going on.很难想像她对正在发生的事毫不知晓。◆we've examined the problem from every conceivable angle.我们已经从所有可能的角度分析了这个问题。opp inconceivable → impossible ▸ conceivably adverb◆he might conceivably go on to win the finals.他有望继而赢得决赛。■ imaginable /ɪmædʒɪnəbl/ possible to imagine可想像的◆what those prisoners went through is hardly imaginable.很难想像那些囚犯都经历了些什么。ⓘ imaginable is often used with superlatives and with all and every to emphasize that sth is the best, worst etc. that you could imagine or that it includes every possible example. * imaginable 常与最高级和 all、every 连用，强调是所有能想像的事物中最好的或最差的，或者无所不包◆the house has the most spectacular views imaginable.从这所房子可以看到所能想像的最壮丽的景色。◆they stock every imaginable type of music.他们备有各种能想到的音乐。opp unimaginable ⓘ something that is unimaginable is impossible to think of or to believe exists. * unimaginable 意为不可想像或难以置信◆unimaginable wealth / possibilities难以想像的财富／机会◆this level of success would have been unimaginable just last year.取得这样的成功，仅仅在一年前都是不敢想像的。■ believable that can be believed可相信的；可信任的◆the characters in the play are simply not believable (= you cannot believe they represent real people).剧中人物一点也不真实。opp unbelievable → incredible possiblethat might exist, happen or be true, but is not certain to可能存在（或发生）的；可能是真实的◆they spoke of her as a possible future president.他们说她将来可能会当选总统。◆with the possible exception of the beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly.可能除了披头士乐队外，还没有哪个乐队能如此迅速走红。◆it's just possible that i gave them the wrong directions.我很可能给他们指错了方向。◆'you might be wrong, of course!' 'it's possible, but i doubt it.'“当然，也许是你弄错了！”“有可能吧，但我觉得不一定。” opp impossible → impossible ➡ see also possibility → possibility possible [not usually before noun] that can be done or achieved可能；能做到；能取得◆it is possible to get there by bus.可以乘公共汽车去那里。◆this would not have been possible without you.如果没有你，这事恐怕就办不成了。◆try to avoid losing your temper if (at all) possible (= if you can).尽可能别发脾气。◆travel by bus whenever possible (= when you can).只要可能，尽量坐公交车。◆do everything possible to get it finished on time.要想方设法按时完成。◆new technology has made it possible to communicate more easily.新技术使沟通更便捷了。opp impossible → impossible ➡ see also possibility → opportunity , possibility → option , possibilities → potential possiblereasonable or acceptable in a particular situation合理的；可接受的◆there are several possible explanations.有几个合理的解释。◆it's scarcely possible that he knew nothing about it.他不大可能对此一无所知。opp impossible → impossible possible/ˈpɒsəbl ||; ˈpɑsəbḷ/adj1. that can happen or be done 可能发生或做到的；可能的: ◇i'll phone you back as soon as possible. 我会尽快回电话给你。◇could you give me your answer today, if possible ? 可能的话，今天答复我好吗？◇the doctors did everything possible to save his life. 医生们尽了一切办法挽救他的生命。◇you were warned of all the possible dangers. 已经警告过你所有可能发生的危险。 [opp] impossible 反义词为impossible 2. that may be suitable or acceptable 可能合适的；可以接受的: ◇there are four possible candidates for the job. 这个职位有四名可能合适的人选。 ☞look at probable. 参看probable。 3. used after adjectives to emphasize that sth is the best, worst, etc of its type （置于形容词后，强调某事是同类中最好、最差等）: ◇alone and with no job or money, i was in the worst possible situation. 孑然一身，既无工作又无钱，我处于极其糟糕的境地。 possible1 when something can be done2 when something could happen3 to make something possiblerelated wordsoppositeimpossible,see alsomaybe,probably,can/can't,1. when something can be done 某事可以做成 possible /ˈpɒsɪbəl, ˈpɒsəbəlǁˈpɑː-/ [adjective] something that is possible, can be done 可能的；可能做到的 travel to other planets may soon be possible. 去其他行星旅行也许很快就会成为可能。 detectives can now check every criminal's records, which wouldn't be possible without computers. 侦探们现在可以核对每个罪犯的记录，没有电脑这是做不到的。 the only possible way a woman could rise in class was to marry into a family of higher social standing than her own. 从前女性想提高社会等级唯一可行的办法是嫁入比自己社会等级更高的人家。it is possible to do something is it possible to find a room in a good hotel for less than $100? 100美元之内能入住一家好的酒店吗？if possible i want to get back by 5 o'clock if possible. 可能的话，我想5点之前回来。as soon/quickly/big etc as possible please let me know your answer as soon as possible. 请尽快回复。 we must get her to the hospital as quickly as possible. 我们必须尽快把她送往医院。humanly possible use this to emphasize that you will do something as fast, as well etc as possible 尽人力所及的［用于强调］ we will deal with all complaints as soon as is humanly possible. 我们会全力以赴尽快处理所有的投诉。do/try everything possible the doctors did everything possible to save her life. 医生们竭尽全力抢救她的生命。 possibly [adverb] it was the best vacation you could possibly imagine. 这是你能想象得到的最好的休假。 can be done /kæn biː ˈdʌn/ [verb phrase] if something can be done, it is possible to do it 可以做成 the job can be done by friday if we all make an effort. 要是我们大家努力的话，这件工作可以在星期五之前完成。 i'm sure that more could be done to help the homeless. 我肯定，为无家可归者提供的帮助可以更多些。 val got her ma while she was working full-time, so it can be done. 瓦尔一边攻读文学硕士学位一边做全职工作，因此，那是做得到的。 possibility /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti, ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətiǁˌpɑː-/ [countable noun] one of the things that you could try to do 可能；可能性 one possibility is to offer him more money. 一种可能是再给他钱。 computers have opened up many exciting possibilities. 电脑创造了许多精彩的可能。the possibility of doing something we are considering the possibility of providing a new class for advanced students. 我们在考虑为高级程度的学生开设一门新课的可能性。 feasible /ˈfiːzɪbəl, ˈfiːzəbəl/ [adjective] a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work ［计划、主意或方法］可行的，行得通的 barrington suggest transporting the supplies by air. this of course is perfectly feasible. 巴林顿建议空运物资。这当然完全行得通。 we agreed on a feasible plan and within a week we implemented it. 我们同意了一个可行方案，一周内付诸实施了。it is feasible to do something it is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building. 在大楼的每个角落安装摄像头是不可行的。it is feasible that da silva considered it feasible that uranium could be produced on an industrial scale. 达西尔瓦认为工业化生产铀是可行的。 feasibility /ˌfiːzɪˈbɪləti, ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/ [uncountable noun] whether something is feasible: 可行性 experts are studying the feasibility of a solar energy project. 专家们正在对一个太阳能利用计划进行可行性研究。 workable /ˈwɜːʳkəbəl/ [adjective] a workable way of doing something is a possible way of doing it - use this when you have had a lot of problems finding a suitable way 可行的［用于有许多问题想找出适合的方法时］ there is a dispute over land but we believe we have found a workable solution to this problem. 土地引起了纠纷，但我们相信已找到一个能解决该问题的切实可行的方法。 a new plan provides for loans to students, but to make the system workable more government funding will be needed. 根据新的方案，将向学生发放贷款，但要使该制度切实可行，还需要政府提供更多的资金。 doable /ˈduːəbəl/ [adjective not before noun] informal a job that is doable is one that can be done 【非正式】行得通的，可以做的 you did well to even start the project -- at first we didn't think it was doable at all. 你干得不赖，竟然把这项计划开了个头—最初我们觉得这个计划根本行不通。 attainable /əˈteɪnəbəl/ [adjective] an aim or standard that is attainable is one that can be achieved and it is reasonable to try to achieve it ［目标或标准］可以达到的 perfect democracy is not attainable, nor is perfect freedom or perfect justice. 完全的民主并不能达到，完全的自由或公正也不能。 every child should be educated to the highest attainable level. 应该让每个儿童都受到尽可能高的教育。 viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ [adjective] a viable way of doing something is one that is possible and should work well 切实可行的 do you think this is a viable proposition? 你认为这个建议可行吗? nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas. 核能是唯一可替代煤或汽油的能源。 they are in favour of the program, but they want strong assurances that it is viable. 他们赞成此计划，但需要这个计划是切实可行的明确保证。 viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti, ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/ [uncountable noun] whether or not something is viable 可行性 we are currently investigating the viability of this proposal. 目前，我们正在研究这项建议的可行性。2. when something could happen 某事可能发生 possible /ˈpɒsɪbəl, ˈpɒsəbəlǁˈpɑː-/ [adjective] if something is possible, there is a chance that it may happen or it may be true 可能发生的 accidents are always possible in heavy industries like mining. 在采矿那样的重工业中，事故发生的可能性总是存在。 you can't be a muslim and a catholic at the same time - it's just not possible. 你不能同时做穆斯林和天主教徒—那是不可能的。 technological changes and their possible effects on our lives 技术革新及其对我们生活的可能影响it is possible for somebody to do something it is possible for more than one person to win the competition. 不只一个人在竞赛中获胜是可能的。it is possible that it is possible that the children are still alive. 孩子们可能还活着。 possibly [adverb] he could possibly be released from prison within three years. 他可能在三年内被释放出狱。 possibility /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪləti, ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətiǁˌpɑː-/ [countable/uncountable noun] something that can happen or may happen 可能；可能性 possibility of we could not ignore the possibility of an enemy attack. 我们不能忽略敌人发动进攻的可能性。there is a possibility that unless there is some change in the economy, there is a possibility that the plant may close. 除非经济上有些变化，否则那家工厂可能会倒闭。a real/distinct/strong possibility something that is quite likely to happen 真实的/明显的/极大的可能 a republican victory in next month's elections now seems to be a real possibility. 现在看来共和党在下个月的选举中真有可能获胜。 there's a distinct possibility that there will be another earthquake. 显然很可能会再度发生地震。a faint/slight possibility there is still a faint possibility that sarah will be found safe and well. 仍有一线希望将萨拉平安找回。 can /kən, strong kæn/ [modal verb] if something can happen, it is possible for it to happen at some time 可以，可能 mistakes can occur, even in the most carefully controlled situations. 甚至在最小心控制的情况下仍有可能出错。 a lot can happen in two years. 两年里可以发生许多事。 it can be warm in england, even in march. 英格兰可能天气暖和，即使在3月也是如此。 potential /pəˈtenʃəl/ [adjective only before noun] a potential problem, advantage, effect etc is not a problem, advantage etc now, but it may become one in the future 潜在的，有可能的［问题、好处、影响等］ for the first time she realized the potential danger of her situation. 她第一次意识到自己所处形势的潜在危险。 it is important for manufacturers to identify potential problems at the design stage. 制造商在产品的设计阶段就应该发现潜在的问题，这一点很重要。potential customer/buyer/student etc someone who may become a customer, buyer etc in the future 潜在顾客/买主/学生等 a way of making the college more attractive to potential students 使该学院更吸引潜在学生的方法 there is a chance/possibility /ðeər ɪz ə ˈtʃɑːns, ˌpɒsə̇ˈbɪlə̇tiǁ-ˈtʃæns, ˌpɑː-/ [verb phrase] use this to say that it is possible that something will happen 有可能 there is a chance/possibility of on the northern hills there is always the possibility of a snow shower, even in june. 北方的山上总有下雪的可能，甚至在6月也一样。there is a chance/possibility that is there any chance that he will recover from his injury in time for the race? 他能否及时养好伤参加比赛？ you never know /juː ˌnevəʳ ˈnəʊ/ say this to show that you think there is some possibility that something might happen, even though it seems unlikely 很难说 i'd love to be a doctor, but you have to be very clever for that. still, you never know. 我想当医生，但那得十分聪明才行。不过也很难说。3. to make something possible 使某事成为可能 make something possible /ˌmeɪk something ˈpɒsə̇bəlǁ-ˈpɑː-/ [verb phrase] we are grateful to everyone who made this event possible. 我们感谢所有促成此事的人。make it possible for somebody to do something satellite broadcasting made it possible for people all over the world to watch the 1960 olympic games. 卫星转播使全世界的人能够观看1960年的奥运会。 allow/enable /əˈlaʊ, ɪˈneɪbəl/ [transitive verb] especially written to make it possible for someone to do something that they want to do 【尤书面】使有可能；使能够 allow/enable somebody to do something the internet allows people to send messages all over the world. 互联网使人们得以向全世界发送信息。 the sports school has enabled 10,000 youngsters to receive free tuition in a wide range of sports. 该体育学校使10,000名年轻人可以免费接受各种体育项目的训练。 permit /pəʳˈmɪt/ [intransitive/transitive verb] formal to make it possible for something to happen or for someone to do something 【正式】允许；使有可能 i would like to go into this argument in some detail, but time does not permit it. 我想把理由讲详细点，但时间不允许。permit somebody to do something unit pricing is a system that permits the customer to compare the costs of products. 单位标价制是一种使顾客能够比较产品价格的制度。weather/ time etc permitting if the weather, time etc makes it possible 如果天气/时间等允许 in summer, meals are eaten in the garden, weather permitting. 夏天时，如果天气允许的话，大家可在花园里进餐。 pave the way for /ˌpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ fɔːʳ/ [verb phrase] to make it possible for something to happen by producing the right conditions for it 为…创造条件；为…铺平道路 galileo's achievements in physical science paved the way for newton's discoveries. 伽利略在自然科学方面的成就为牛顿的发现铺平了道路。 in 1930's germany, the depression helped hitler rise to power, paving the way for the second world war. 在20世纪30年代的德国，大萧条帮助希特勒上台，为发动第二次世界大战播下了种子。 clear the way for /ˌklɪəʳ ðə ˈweɪ fɔːʳ/ [verb phrase] to make it possible for something to happen by removing difficulties that existed before 为…扫除障碍 the removal of trade restrictions cleared the way for a rapid development of east-west relations. 取消贸易限制为东西方关系的快速发展扫除了障碍。 a vote that cleared the way for the ordination of women priests 为任命女性牧师扫除障碍的投票 pos·si·ble /`pɑsəbḷ; ˈpɒsɪbəl/adj 1. if something is possible, it can be done 可能的; 可能做到的:◇it is possible to do sth is it possible to pay by credit card? 可以用信用卡支付吗？◇if possible (=if it is possible) 如果可能的话: i want to get back by 5 o'clock, if possible. 如果可能的话，我打算五点钟回来。◇as much/soon/quickly etc as possible (=as much, as soon etc as you can) 尽可能多/尽快等: we must get her to hospital as quickly as possible. 我们必须尽快把她送到医院。→ opposite 反义词 impossible 2. something that is possible may happen or may be true, but is not certain 也许的，可能发生的:◇they were warned of all the possible risks and dangers. 已提醒他们注意种种可能会发生的危险。◇it is possible (that) it's possible we might be late. 我们可能会迟到。 3. the best/worst/greatest etc possible the best, worst etc that can exist 最好的/最糟的/最伟大的等:◇she was determined to get the best possible price for her paintings. 她决心为自己的画争取到最好的价钱。 ☞ possible |
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