possibility學測 L2KK [ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti] | /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləˌti/
可能性;機率·有待證實的推測·可行的選項
學測作文常用抽象名詞,句型固定好用
There is a possibility that the exam will be postponed.
段考有可能會延後。
一個畫面:門留一道縫
門留一縫還沒關死,留有機會
門後微光看不清楚,但感覺有東西
多扇門並列眼前有好幾種選擇
義項
陰雨將至B1noun可能性;機率
There is a possibility of rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
今天下午可能會下雨,記得帶傘。
a possibility of raina strong possibility
假設待證B1noun有待證實的推測
Doctors are studying the possibility that the new medicine can cure the disease.
醫生正在研究這種新藥是否能治好這個疾病的可能性。
rule out a possibilityraise a possibility
分岔路口B1noun可行的選項
A part-time job during summer is one possibility for her.
暑假打工是她的其中一個選項。
a real possibilityconsider the possibility
片語
there is a possibility that門留一縫 →表示某事有可能發生
rule out a possibility把門關上 →排除某個可能性
a strong possibility門開一半 →很有可能發生的事
open up new possibilities打開新門 →帶來新的機會
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There is a real ___ that the meeting will be cancelled. (possibility / possible)
看答案
possibility
possibility 是名詞,possible 是形容詞,兩者詞性不同。
'The police have not ruled out the possibility of an accident.' 這句話中 rule out 最接近哪個意思?(A) 排除 (B) 提出 (C) 研究
看答案
(A)
rule out a possibility 表示『排除某個可能性』。
字族
possible 可能的(形容詞)・possibly 或許;可能地(副詞)