possibility
noun uk/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
B1 [ C or U ]可能（性）
a chance that something may happen or be true
It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility. 这件事不太可能发生，但我不会排除有这种可能性。
The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight. 天气预报说今晚可能会下雪。
[ + (that) ] There's a distinct possibility (that) I'll be asked to give a speech. 我很有可能被邀请去作演讲。
Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station? 你有可能去车站接我吗？
B2 [ C ]可选择的方法;可能的情况
something that you can choose to do in a particular situation
We could take on extra staff - that's one possibility. 我们可以再招一些人——这是一种选择。
"Have you decided what to do?" "No, I'm still considering the various possibilities." “你决定怎么做了吗？”“没有，我还在考虑各种可能的情况。”
- More examples
- There's a possibility of my flight being delayed.
- He died in mysterious circumstances, and there is still a possibility that it was murder.
- We're having a meeting next week to talk about the possibility of merging the two companies.
- The whole town is patrolled by police because of the possibility of riots.
- There's still a possibility that Scotland will get through into the World Cup.