possibility noun ⇨possibility (the possibility of tax increases)⇨opportunity (career possibilities)⇨option (a range of possibilities)⇨potential (see the possibilities of the plan)possibility
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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 sth◆a possibility / a chance / the probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood that...◆a real / reasonable possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆a strong possibility / chance / probability / likelihood◆a high chance / probability / likelihood◆a realistic / serious / remote possibility / chance / prospect◆every possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆little chance / prospect / likelihood◆There 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 ...likelihood◆to increase / reduce the possibility / chance / probability / odds / likelihood◆to 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; NAmEˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti [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] (ratherformal) 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■likelihoodˈlaɪklihʊd [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 ⇨ likelyNOTE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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