英语词汇“possible”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

possiblepossible /ˈpɑsəbəl/ adjective 1 able to be done► possible

if something is possible, it can be done or achieved:

Is it possible to get tickets for the game?

Please call me as soon as possible.

► feasible

if an idea or plan is feasible, it is possible and you can find a practical way of doing it:

It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building.

► workable

a workable plan, system, or solution is one that you can use:

I hope we can find a workable solution to the problem.

► realistic

possible and based on what someone can really achieve:

Do you think the team has a realistic chance of winning?

► doable (informal)

if something is doable, you have enough time, money, or skill available to do it:

We have two hours to get to the airport, which should be doable.

ANTONYMS ➔ see impossible2 able to happen or be true► possible

if something is possible, it could happen or be true:

Do you think it is possible that there could be life on other planets?

There are three possible answers for each question, and you must choose the right one.

► likely

if something is likely, you expect that it will happen or be true:

Young drivers are more likely to have accidents than older drivers.

Snow is likely later tonight.

► probable

probable means the same as likely, but is more formal and is used especially in writing or in scientific language:

It is probable that global warming will cause higher sea levels.

3 used about a person or thing who might do something in the future► possible

if someone is a possible candidate, suspect, partner, etc., that person might become a candidate, etc. in the future:

Rubio is a possible candidate for the Senate.

► potential AWL

used for describing something that might happen or develop in the future:

Advertisers want to reach as many potential customers as they can.

Can you think of any other potential problems?

➔ GRAMMAR: Potential is only used before a noun. Don't say: a problem that is potential. Say: a potential problem.

► prospective AWL (formal)

used for describing someone who might become something in the future:

The salesman wants to get prospective customers to buy the cars he is selling.

He sent his résumé to prospective employers.

➔ GRAMMAR: Prospective is only used before a noun. Don't say: a customer who is prospective. Say: a prospective customer.

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例句	possiblepossible /ˈpɑsəbəl/ adjective 1 able to be done► possible if something is possible, it can be done or achieved: Is it possible to get tickets for the game? Please call me as soon as possible. ► feasible if an idea or plan is feasible, it is possible and you can find a practical way of doing it: It is not feasible to have security cameras in every part of the building. ► workable a workable plan, system, or solution is one that you can use: I hope we can find a workable solution to the problem. ► realistic possible and based on what someone can really achieve: Do you think the team has a realistic chance of winning? ► doable (informal) if something is doable, you have enough time, money, or skill available to do it: We have two hours to get to the airport, which should be doable. ANTONYMS ➔ see impossible2 able to happen or be true► possible if something is possible, it could happen or be true: Do you think it is possible that there could be life on other planets? There are three possible answers for each question, and you must choose the right one. ► likely if something is likely, you expect that it will happen or be true: Young drivers are more likely to have accidents than older drivers. Snow is likely later tonight. ► probable probable means the same as likely, but is more formal and is used especially in writing or in scientific language: It is probable that global warming will cause higher sea levels. 3 used about a person or thing who might do something in the future► possible if someone is a possible candidate, suspect, partner, etc., that person might become a candidate, etc. in the future: Rubio is a possible candidate for the Senate. ► potential AWL used for describing something that might happen or develop in the future: Advertisers want to reach as many potential customers as they can. Can you think of any other potential problems? ➔ GRAMMAR: Potential is only used before a noun. Don't say: a problem that is potential. Say: a potential problem. ► prospective AWL (formal) used for describing someone who might become something in the future: The salesman wants to get prospective customers to buy the cars he is selling. He sent his résumé to prospective employers. ➔ GRAMMAR: Prospective is only used before a noun. Don't say: a customer who is prospective. Say: a prospective customer.
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