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The possibility that something will happen
Synonyms
possibility
noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
1
[C/U] the chance that something might happen or be true 可能性;可能

Another possibility is that we'll go to Mexico instead. 另外一种可能性就是我们改去墨西哥。

One possibility for the weekend is to rent a car and go to the beach. 要度周末,一种可能是可以租一辆车去海滩。

possibility of :

Is everyone aware of the possibility of injury when skateboarding? 大家是否都意识到了玩滑板可能会带来的伤害?

possibility (that) :

There is a strong possibility that they will win the next election. 他们很可能会在下一次选举中获胜。

rule out a possibility (=decide that something is not a possibility) 排除一种可能性 :

We can't rule out the possibility that it may happen again. 我们不能排除它会再次发生的可能性。

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1a
[C] something that might happen or be true 可能发生的事;可能为真实的事
real/distinct possibility :

War is a very real possibility. 战争很可能真的会爆发。

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chance
noun /tʃɑːns/
2
[C/U] the possibility that something will happen 可能性;把握

The chance of rain is less than 20%. 下雨的可能性不到20%。

a chance of (doing) something :

For the first time in 15 years, they have a realistic chance of winning an election. 15年来,他们第一次有了赢得选举的现实可能。

chance (that) :

Is there any chance they will reverse their decision? 他们有没有可能彻底改变决定?

a good/fair/slim chance :

There is now only a slim chance that a recession can be avoided. 现在避免衰退的可能性已经很小。

not stand a chance (=be not at all likely to be able to do something) 根本不可能 :

He doesn't stand a chance of winning the tournament. 他根本不可能赢得这场锦标赛。

a fighting chance (=a chance to succeed if you try very hard) 需经努力奋斗才能获得成功的机会 :

We still have a fighting chance of beating them if we keep our minds on the game. 我们如果全身心投入比赛就还有可能把他们打败。

a fifty-fifty chance/an even chance (=a situation in which the chances of something happening or not happening are equal) 50%的可能性/成败机会相等 :

He had a fifty-fifty chance of surviving the operation. 他手术后存活的可能性为 50% 。

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probability
noun /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/
1
[singular/uncountable] a measure of how likely something is to happen 可能性
probability of :

We have to be prepared for the probability of a further fall in profits. 我们必须对利润可能进一步下滑有所准备。

probability that :

There was a strong probability that the company had a record of the conversation. 该公司很可能有一盘那次谈话的录音带。

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1a
[C] something that is likely to happen or be true 可能发生的事;可能真实的事

They were ignoring what was now a probability. 他们是在忽视目前可能发生的事。

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likelihood
noun [singular/uncountable] /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the chance that something might happen 可能性
likelihood of :

The likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke. 吸烟人群患癌症的可能性更大。

likelihood that :

There's a strong likelihood that he will run for president next year. 他很有可能参加明年的总统竞选。

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promise
noun /ˈprɒmɪs/
1a
formal a strong suggestion that something will happen or be given 极大的可能性
promise of :

The promise of permanent employment is almost non-existent today. 终身聘任的可能性在今天几乎是不存在的。

Settlers supported the king in return for the promise of land. 移民们因有望得到土地而支持国王。

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future
noun /ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/
1c
[C] [usually singular] the chance that something will continue to exist or be successful 继续存在的可能性;成功的可能性;前途

We need to safeguard our planet's future. 我们需要保卫我们星球的未来。

We see no future in continuing the negotiations. 我们看不出继续谈判会有什么成效。

future of :

The future of the business is in doubt. 生意能否成功还不能确定。

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threat
noun /θret/
1b
[C/U] the possibility that something bad is going to happen 发生坏事的可能性;威胁;凶兆
threat of :

Constant threat of attack makes everyday life dangerous here. 不断的进攻威胁使这儿的日常生活变得很危险。

The threat of full-scale war has not been averted. 还不能排除爆发全面战争的可能性。

face a threat :

They face the threat of terrorism every day. 他们每天都面对恐怖主义的威胁。

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potentiality
noun [C] formal /pəˌtenʃiˈæləti/
the possibility that something will happen or develop in the future 可能性;潜力;潜势
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sporting chance
noun [singular]
a reasonable chance that something will happen 可能成功的机会
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someone's chances
phrase
the degree to which someone is likely to achieve something 某人实现某事的可能性

If I wanted to get a job in advertising, what do you think my chances would be? 要是我想在广告行业找份工作,你认为我有多大把握?

someone's chances of (doing) something :

What are their chances of taking the championship this season? 他们这一赛季夺冠的可能性有多大?

fancy your chances (=think you can succeed) 认为自己有可能成功 :

If you fancy your chances against a bigger team, give us a call. 如果你们认为能够打败更强大的队伍,那就给我们打电话。

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evens
noun [plural] /ˈiːv(ə)nz/
an equal chance that someone or something will win or lose (输赢的)均等机会
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feasibility
noun [U] /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/
the chances that something has of happening or being successful 可行性;可能性
feasibility of :

an investigation into the feasibility of building a new bridge 对修建新桥的可行性所进行的调查

a feasibility study :

A feasibility study found the site unsuitable for development. 可行性研究发现该处不适合开发。

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odds
noun [plural] /ɒdz/
1
the chances of something happening (某事发生的)机会,可能性
the odds of doing something :

The odds of getting hit by a falling satellite are very small. 被坠落的卫星砸中的可能性是极小的。

(the) odds are (that) (=it is likely that) 似乎;可能 :

The odds are they won't succeed. 他们可能不会成功。

the odds are in favour of something/(stacked) against something (=it is likely/unlikely to happen) 某事可能/不可能发生 :

The odds were always in favour of a South African victory. 南非队一直有获胜的可能。

the odds are in someone's favour/(stacked) against someone (=they are likely/unlikely to succeed) 某人可能/不可能成功 :

The odds were stacked against him, but he never gave up. 他难以成功,但他从不放弃。

What are the odds...? :

What are the odds Jim will show up this time? 吉姆这次露面的可能性有多大?

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prospect
noun /ˈprɒspekt/
1
[C/U] the possibility that something will happen, especially something good (尤指好事发生的)可能性
prospect for :

The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now. 在科技领域找到工作的可能性现在特别大。

prospect of :

Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition. 医生们说他的情况很难有好转的可能。

in prospect (=expected or being considered) 有可能的;期望中的 :

We have an exciting match in prospect. 我们可能会有一场精彩的比赛。

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room
noun /ruːm/
3
[U] the possibility for something to exist or happen 余地;机会;可能性
room for :

There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area. 在这个有争议的地区还有许多商讨分歧的余地。

There's no room for doubt as to who did this. 至于谁做的这件事,没有什么好怀疑的。

there is room for improvement (=an indirect way of saying something is not very good) 有改进的余地 :

There is clearly room for improvement in a number of management areas. 很明显在许多管理区域还有改进的余地。

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tendency
noun [C] /ˈtendənsi/
1
a strong chance that something will happen in a particular way 倾向;较大的可能性
a tendency (for someone/something) to do something :

There's a tendency for a new manager to make changes. 每个新经理上任后都很可能会进行改革。

have a tendency to do something :

You have a tendency to avoid arguments. 你总想尽量避免发生争论。

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you never know
phrase
1
used for saying that something may happen at some time in the future 说不定(将来)什么时候
you never know what/how/if etc :

You'd better be nice – you never know when you might need his help. 你最好友善些,说不定什么时候你会需要他的帮助。

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plausibility

/ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/ noun [U]
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viability

/ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/ noun [U]

We're concerned about the viability of your business plan. 我们关心你的商业计划的可行性。

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