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possibility noun
possibility (the possibility of tax increases) opportunity (career possibilities) option (a range of possibilities) potential (see the possibilities of the plan)
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possibility ♦︎ chance ♦︎ probability ♦︎ odds ♦︎ prospect ♦︎ likelihoodThese are all words for how likely sth is to happen, or for a thing that is likely to happen. 这些词均表示可能性或可能发生的事。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达可能的程度
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PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a possibility / a chance / a probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood of stha possibility / a chance / the probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood that...a real / reasonable possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihooda strong possibility / chance / probability / likelihooda high chance / probability / likelihooda realistic / serious / remote possibility / chance / prospectevery possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihoodlittle chance / prospect / likelihoodThere is (no) possibility / chance / prospect / likelihood of sth.The chances / probability / odds / likelihood is / are that...to have the possibility / a chance / a ... probability / the prospect / a ...likelihoodto increase / reduce the possibility / chance / probability / odds / likelihoodto calculate the probability / odds / likelihood possibility [uncountable, countable] the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to 可能;可能性He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.他拒绝排除加税的可能性。 (especially BrE) It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day.我们大家将来有一天再度聚首,这绝非不可能。What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.曾经看似不可能的事情现在显然有可能实现。There is a remote possibility that we might have got it wrong.我们也有可能搞错了,但可能性不大。 see also possible likely chance [countable, uncountable] a possibility that sth might exist or happen, especially sth that you want (尤指愿望成真的)可能性Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight?有可能弄到今晚的票吗?The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success.手术成功的可能性是50%。As long as there is an outside chance (= a slight chance) we'll go for it.只要有一点点希望,我们都会去争取。She has only a slim chance of passing the exam.她通过考试的希望不大。There is no chance that he will change his mind.他不可能改变主意。 probability ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti [uncountable, countable] how likely sth is to happen; a thing that is likely to happen 可能性;很可能发生的事The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.物价有可能迅速上涨。A fall in interest rates is a strong probability in the present economic climate.在目前的经济形势下,降低利率大有可能。In mathematics a probability is a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen. 数学中probability指概率、几率There is a 60% probability that the population will be infected with the disease.民众感染这种病的几率是60%。 see also probable likely odds (usually the odds 通常作the odds) [plural] how likely sth is to happen; something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve sth (事物发生的)可能性,概率;不利条件The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed).我方胜算的几率极大。The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed).他成功的几率很小。What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't turn up?他不露面的可能性有多大?Against all (the) odds, he made a full recovery.原本是凶多吉少,他却完全康复了。In betting odds are the connection between two numbers that shows how much money sb will receive if they win a bet. 赌博中,odds指投注赔率I put £10 on Middlesbrough to beat Manchester at odds of three to one (= three times the amount of money that has been bet by sb will be paid to them if they win).我押10英镑赌米德尔斯伯勒赢曼彻斯特,赔率三比一。They are offering long / short odds (= the winnings will be high / low because there is a high / low risk of losing) on the defending champion.他们为卫冕者开出了高/低赔率。 prospect [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the possibility that sth might happen, especially sth good (尤指好事发生的)可能性,希望There is no immediate prospect of peace.短期内没有和平的希望。A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).可望打进半决赛。 see also prospective likely likelihood ˈlaɪklihʊd [uncountable, singular] the possibility that sth might happen; how likely sth is to happen 可能;可能性There is very little likelihood of that happening.几乎没有发生那种事情的可能。The likelihood is that (= it is likely that) unemployment figures will continue to fall.失业人数很有可能继续减少。In all likelihood (= very probably) the meeting will be cancelled.这次会议十有八九要取消。 see also likely likely NOTE 辨析 Probability or likelihood? Probability is used more in scientific and technical contexts; likelihood is used more in business contexts. However, in everyday speech you can usually use either word. * probability多用于科学技术语境,likelihood多用于商务语境。但在日常生活中,两个词往往可通用。

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