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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- possible
['pɔsɪbl]
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1.
adjective
[+event]
[ reaction]
[ effect]
[ consequence]
(conceivable) 可能的
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2.
adjective
[+risk]
[ danger]
潜在的
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3.
adjective
[+answer]
[ cause]
[ solution]
可接受的
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it's possible (that...)
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可能(…)
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if it's possible to do that
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如有可能做的话
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if possible
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如有可能
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as far as possible
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尽可能地
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to do everything possible
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竭尽所能
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as soon as possible
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尽快
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as much as possible
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尽可能多地
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the best possible/the worst possible time/option {etc}
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再好/再糟不过的时候/选择{等}
Collins English-English Dictionary
- possible
['pɒsɪbəl]
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1.
adj
capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law
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2.
adj
capable of being achieved
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it is not possible to finish in three weeks
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3.
adj
having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development
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the idea is a possible money-spinner
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4.
adj
that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probable
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it is possible that man will live on Mars
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5.
adj
[logic]
(of a statement, formula, etc) capable of being true under some interpretation, or in some circumstances. Usual symbol: Mp or p, where p is the given expression
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6.
n
another word for possibility
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7.
n
[Etymology]
C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have power
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8.
n
[Usage]
Although it is very common to talk about something being very possible or more possible, these uses are generally thought to be incorrect, since possible describes an absolute state, and therefore something can only be possible or not possible: it is very likely (not very possible) that he will resign; it has now become easier (not more possible) to obtain an entry visa
Examples
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as soon as possible
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尽(可能)快地
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She would be well-advised to have a medical check up as soon as possible.
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她最好尽快去做个体检。
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As I'm not at home, please leave a message, I'll call you back as soon as possible.
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我不在家，请留言。我会尽快回电。
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I'll be there as soon as possible.
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我会尽快到赶到的。
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It's not possible to measure the worth of a master's painting.
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绘画大师的作品价值是没有办法用钱来衡量的。
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