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pos·si·ble / ˈpɑsəbl ; ˈpɔsəbəl /adjective
1. if something is possible, it can be done or achieved可能的;可能做到的; 可能实现的;ANTimpossible
it is possible (for sb) to do sth（某人）能做某事
make it possible (for sb) to do sth使（某人）可以做某事
if (at all) possible ( = if it is possible to do it )如有可能
where / whenever / wherever possible ( = every time you have an opportunity )一有机会
do everything possible竭尽全力
(in) every way possible以任何可能的方法
technically possible ( = possible using the scientific knowledge available )技术上可行的
theoretically possible ( = possible but difficult and unlikely to be done )理论上可行的
humanly possible ( = possible for anyone )尽可能
•Is it possible to get tickets for the game?弄得到比赛的门票吗？
•It might be possible for the documents to be sent over.这些文件也许可以叫人送过去。
•Computer technology makes it possible for many people to work from home.计算机技术让很多人可以在家里工作。
•I want to avoid the rush hour traffic if possible .如有可能我想避开交通高峰时间。
•I walk or use public transport whenever possible .只要有可能我就步行或者利用公共交通。
•We are doing everything possible to track down the killer.我们正竭尽全力追捕杀人凶手。
•Our staff will help you in every way possible .我们的员工会尽力帮助你。
•Even if it were technically possible , we do not have the money to do it.即使技术上是可行的，我们也没有钱去做。
•She decided to stay as far away from him as was humanly possible .她决定尽可能离他远点。
2. as soon / quickly / much etc as possible as soon, quickly etc as you can尽可能快/多等:•I need the money as soon as possible.我需要尽快拿到这笔钱。
•Sharon always does as little work as possible.莎朗总是尽可能少做事。
•The original features of the house have been preserved as far as possible (=as much as possible) .这所房子原有的特色被尽可能地保留了下来。
3. a possible answer, cause etc might be true可能的，合乎事实的，合理的:•There seem to be only two possible explanations .似乎只有两个合理的解释。
•the possible causes of a child's learning difficulties造成孩子学习困难的可能原因
it is possible (that)•It's possible that the letter got lost in the post.有可能那封信在邮寄过程中弄丢了。
4. a possible event or thing might happen or exist可能发生的; 可能存在的:•Heavy rain is possible later in the day.今天晚些时候可能会有大雨。
•the possible effect on the health of local people对当地人的健康有可能造成的影响
•You need to look at the possible consequences of your actions.你要想一想你的行为可能造成的后果。
•In Hollywood, anything is possible (=anything can happen, even though it may seem very unlikely) .在好莱坞什么事都有可能发生。
5. the best / biggest / fastest etc possible the best etc that can exist or be achieved最好的/最大的/最快的等:•Try to get the best possible price.尽量要拿到最好的价格。
•What is the worst possible thing that could happen?最坏的情况会是什么呢？
6. would it be possible (for sb) to do sth? spokenused when asking politely if you can do or have something（某人）可不可以做某事？:•Would it be possible to speak to Oliver?可不可以和奥立弗说说？
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possiblenoun C
1. someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose可能适合的人（事物）:
•Frank's a possible for the job.弗兰克是那份工作的一个可能的人选。
