单词乎

possible

音标['pɒsәbl]

汉语翻译

a. 可能的, 潜在的, 合适的
n. 可能性, 可能的事物
【经】 可能的
相关词组:
be possible of
It is possible that
as...as possible
do one's possible
if possible

词型变化

副词:possibly 

英语解释

名词 possible:

  1. something that can be done
  2. an applicant who might be suitable

形容词 possible:

  1. capable of happening or existing
  2. existing in possibility
    同义词:potential
  3. capable of being imagined
    同义词:conceivable, imaginable

例句

  1. It isn't remotely possible that you will be chosen to go.
    挑选你去的可能性并非很小。
  2. I regret to say it's not possible.
    很抱歉这是不可能的。
  3. The police are investigating his possible involvement in the crime.
    警方正在调查他卷入那桩罪行的可能性。
  4. Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year.
    在一年中的这个时候,下霜也是可能的,虽然可能性并不大。
  5. I'll do everything possible to help you.
    我会尽一切可能帮助你。

详细解释


pos.si.ble

adj.Abbr. poss.(形容词)缩写 poss.
Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances.
可能发生的,可能存在的:能在与被证明的事实、法则或状况不发生矛盾的情况下发生、存在的或是真实的
Capable of occurring or being done without offense to character, nature, or custom.
做得到的,行得通的:能够在不违背性格、性质或风俗下发生或被完成的
Capable of favorable development; potential:
具潜力的,有发展的:能有利地发展的;有潜力的:
例句:
a possible site for the new capital.
有可能成为新首都的地方

Of uncertain likelihood.
不确定的,有可能的:关于不明确的可能性的

来源:
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin possibilis
源自 拉丁语 possibilis
from posse [to be able] * see poti-
源自 posse [能够] *参见 poti-

【引伸】
pos.sibly
adv.(副词)
<参考词汇><同义词>possible,workable,practicable,feasible,viableThese adjectives signify capable of occurring or of being done.
这些形容词都表示能够发生或能够被完成的。
Possible indicates that something may happen, exist, be true, or be realizable:
Possisle 表示某件事可能发生、存在、成为真实或成为可实现的:
例句:
.I beseech you . . . think it possible you may be mistaken. (Oliver Cromwell).
我恳请你…相信可能是你错了. (奥立弗·克伦威尔)。

例句:
.Only the initiated know and honor those [scientists] whose patient integrity and devotion to exact observation have made the last step possible. (Hans Zinsser).
.只有受教者才知道并且称赞这些 他们的有耐性的诚恳及对精确观察的投入使最后一步成为可能. (汉斯·辛瑟)。

Workable is used of something that can be put into effective operation:
Workable 形容可有效实行的事物:
例句:
Assuming that the scheme is workable, how will you begin to implement itô Something that ispracticable is capable of being effected, done, or put into practice:
假设这个计划是可行的,你将怎样开始实现它呢ô Practicable 形容能够被影响、完成或执行的事:

例句:
.As soon as it was practicable, he would wind up his business. (George Eliot).
.一旦可行,他也将结束他的生意. (乔治·艾略特)。

Feasible refers to what can be accomplished, brought about, or carried out:
Feasible 指能够完成、实施或执行的:
例句:
Making cars by hand is possible but not economically feasible. Somethingviable is both practicable and workable; the term often implies capacity for continuing effectiveness or success:
手工制造汽车是可能的,但从经济角度讲是行不通的。 Viable 指既可行又能有效实行的; 这个词经常表示延续有效性或成功的能力:

例句:
.How viable are the ancient legends as vehicles for modern literary themesô. (Richard Kain).
.将古代传说作为表达现代文学主题的工具,这样的可行性有多少呢ô. (理查德·凯恩)


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