"possibility" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 可能性

Definition

“可能性”指某事可能发生、属实或存在。它也可以表示某种可能出现的选择或结果。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见搭配有 'there is a possibility that...'、'a strong/real/slight possibility' 和 'leave open the possibility'。在很多语境中，它比 'chance' 更正式；日常口语里 'chance' 更常见。不要和形容词 'possible' 混淆。

Examples

There is a possibility of rain this afternoon.

今天下午有下雨的**可能性**。

We discussed every possibility before making a decision.

我们在做决定之前讨论了每一种**可能性**。

Is there any possibility that he is right?

他有可能是对的吗？

At this point, moving the deadline is still a possibility.

到目前为止，推迟截止日期仍然是一种**可能性**。

I hadn't even considered the possibility that she might say no.

我甚至都没考虑过她可能会拒绝的这种**可能性**。

Let's keep open the possibility of working together again.

我们先保留以后再次合作的**可能性**吧。