possible

• 表示某事能够被做到、实现或发生，或某事可能存在或成为事实。也可表示可能性，即有一定机会发生。

Describes something that can be done or achieved, or that might exist or happen.

1. Able to be done or achievedA2formal

   Something that can exist, happen, or be done.

   可能的

   • Is it possible to finish this work by Friday?
   • They are looking for all possible solutions to the problem.
   • It is possible that she will arrive late.

   同义词achievableattainabledoablefeasiblepracticablerealizableviableworkable

   反义词impossibleimpracticableinfeasibleunachievableunattainableunfeasible

2. Potential or conceivableA2formal

   Something that may or may not happen; not certain but plausible.

   可能的

   • There are several possible outcomes of the election.
   • We need to consider every possible scenario.
   • A possible explanation for the noise is a loose pipe.

   同义词conceivablecredibleimaginableplausiblepotentialreasonablethinkable

   反义词impossibleimprobableinconceivableunlikely

• 表示可能被做到、实现或存在的事物；潜在的候选人或选项。

A noun referring to something that can be done, achieved, or exists; a potential candidate or option.

不可数

1. Potential candidateB2formal

   A person or thing that could be chosen or considered for a particular role or purpose.

   可能的人选

   • She is a possible for the lead role in the play.
   • We interviewed three possibles for the job.
   • The team considered several possibles for the new captain.

   同义词candidatecontenderhopefulpossibilityprospect

   反义词impossible