| 词组 | possibility |
| 释义 | possibility If there is a possibility of something happening or being the case, it might happen or be the case. There was just a possibility that they had taken the wrong road. We must accept the possibility that we might be wrong. If there is no possibility of something happening or being the case, it cannot happen or be the case. There was now no possibility of success. There was no possibility that she hadn't heard Jane. When people are talking or thinking about the possibility of doing something, they are considering whether to do it. Senators and Congressmen were talking about the possibility of impeaching the President. You do not say that someone talks or thinks about the 'possibility to do' something. ◊ 'opportunity' When a situation occurs in which it is possible for someone to do something, you do not say that they have the 'possibility to do' it. You say that they have the opportunity to do it or the opportunity of doing it. See entry at ↑ |
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