perhaps
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/pɚˈhæps/ A2 adverb used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something: He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address. 他最近没给我写信——也许他把我的地址弄丢了。
arguably
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/ˈɑːrg.ju.ə.bli/ adverb used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true: He is arguably the world's best football player. 他可能是世界上最好的足球运动员。
maybe
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/ˈmeɪ.bi/ adverb used to avoid giving a clear or certain answer to a question: "Are you coming to Kelly's party?" "Maybe." “你去参加凯利的聚会吗？”“也许会去吧。”
maybe
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/ˈmeɪ.bi/ adverb used to mean that something is a possible explanation for why something else happened: "Why were you chosen for the team and not me?" "Maybe it's because I've been to more practices than you." “为什么球队选中了你，而不是我？”“也许是因为我参加训练的次数比你多。”
perchance
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/pɚˈtʃæns/ adverb old use by chance; possibly: Do you know her, perchance? 你是否碰巧认识她？
presumably
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/prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/ B2 adverb used to say what you think is the likely situation: They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment. 他们大概买得起一套大一点的公寓。
may
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/meɪ/ A2 modal verb used to express possibility: There may be other problems that we don't know about. 可能有我们不知道的其他问题。
might
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/maɪt/ A2 modal verb used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done, or that something is true although not very likely: I might come and visit you next year, if I can save enough money. 如果我能存下足够的钱，明年我也许会来看你。
will
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/wɪl/ modal verb used to refer to what is likely: That'll be Scott at the door. 敲门的可能是斯科特。
would
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/wʊd/ modal verb used to refer to what is very likely: "The guy on the phone had a Southern accent." "That would be Tom." “打电话的那个人一口南方口音。”“我估计可能是汤姆。”
might
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/maɪt/ modal verb past simple of the verb may, used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought, asked, etc. I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry. 我给他拿了些三明治，因为我想他可能饿了。
possibility
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/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ B1 noun 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。
prospect
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/ˈprɑː.spekt/ B2 noun the possibility that something good might happen in the future: Is there any prospect of the weather improving? 天气有可能好转吗？
likelihood
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/ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/ C2 noun the chance that something will happen: This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike. 最近的这场冲突极大地增加了罢工的可能性。
by any chance
C2 phrase used to ask a question or request in a polite way: Are you Hungarian, by any chance? 你或许是匈牙利人？
可能地
possibly
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/ˈpɑː.sə.bli/ A2 adverb used when something is not certain: He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem. 他可能会决定不来，这样就没问题了。
potentially
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/poʊˈten.ʃəl.i/ B2 adverb possibly: Hepatitis is a potentially fatal disease. 肝炎是可能致命的疾病。
conceivably
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/kənˈsiː.və.bli/ adverb possibly: She could conceivably have already left. 她可能已经离开了。
prob
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/prɑːb/ short form informal used in informal writing as a short form of "probably": Not sure how much, prob $30. 不太清楚多少钱，有可能是$30。
可能的
possible
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/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ A1 adjective able to be done or achieved, or able to exist: I can't get it all done by Friday - it's just not possible. 我星期五前无法全部完成——是不可能的。
possible
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/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ B1 adjective that might or might not happen: It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight. 米拉今晚可能会来。
earthly
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/ˈɝːθ.li/ adjective used in questions or negatives to mean possible: What earthly reason can she have for being so horrible to you? 她对你这么不友好，到底什么原因？
poss
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/pɑːs/ adjective UK informal for possible: I want it done as soon as poss really. 我真的想尽快完成。
surefire
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/ˈʃʊr.faɪr/ adjective informal certain or likely, especially to succeed: The film looks a surefire Oscar winner. 看来这部电影一定会得奥斯卡奖。
potential
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/poʊˈten.ʃəl/ B2 adjective possible when the necessary conditions exist: A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company. 一些潜在的买主表达了对该公司的兴趣。
set
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/set/ adjective likely or in a suitable condition: He looks set to become world champion again this year. 他今年似乎有可能再次成为世界冠军。
suspected
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/səˈspek.tɪd/ adjective believed to be true or to exist: He has a suspected broken leg. 他的一条腿可能是断了。
feasibly
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/ˈfiː.zə.bli/ adverb in a way that could be made, done, or achieved; possibly: The total could feasibly reach 5 million by the end of the year. 到年底，让总额达到五百万是可以做到的。
使可能
enable
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/ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ B2 verb to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible: Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half. 实现计算机化可以使我们的生产成本减半。
enablement
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/ɪˈneɪ.bəl.mənt/ noun the process of making someone able to do something, or making something possible: It's about the enablement of man's creativity through machinery. 这就是借助机械来实现人的创造力。
不大可能
don't bet on it
phrase informal used to tell someone that you think something is unlikely to be true or to happen: "Do you think they'll give me back the money they owe me?" "I wouldn't bet on it." “你认为他们会把欠我的钱还给我吗？”“我看不见得。”
fat chance
phrase informal used to say that you certainly do not think that something is likely to happen: "Perhaps they'll invite you." "Fat chance (of that)!" “也许他们会邀请你。” “不太可能！”
毫无可能
not have a snowball's chance in hell
phrase informal to have no chance of succeeding: If he can't afford a good lawyer, he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning the case. 如果请不起好律师，他就不可能打赢这场官司。
很可能
as likely as not
C1 phrase probably: As likely as not, she'll end up in court over this problem. 关于这个问题她最终很可能会诉诸法律。
what do you bet?
phrase used to say that it is very likely that something is true or will happen
what's the betting?
phrase mainly UK informal used to say that it is very likely that something is true or will happen: What's the betting Dan forgets to bring the tickets? 丹十有八九会忘了带票，你敢打赌吗？
probably
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/ˈprɑː.bə.bli/ A2 adverb used to mean that something is very likely: I'll probably be home by midnight. 我很可能半夜到家。
绝不可能
not on your nelly
phrase UK old-fashioned humorous there is no possibility of that: "Perhaps you could take Simon to the party." "Not on your nelly!" “也许你可以带西蒙去参加聚会。”“没门儿。”
可能吧
possibly
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/ˈpɑː.sə.bli/ adverb used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved: "Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?" "(Very) possibly - she has put on a some weight." “你觉得这条裙子对她来说是不是太小了？”“（很）可能——她有点发福了。”
可能的话
preferably
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/ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/ B2 adverb if possible: Water the plants twice a week, preferably in the morning. 这些植物每周浇两次水，最好是在早晨。
可能会
should
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/ʃʊd/ modal verb mainly UK used after "that" to suggest that a situation possibly exists or might come into existence: We agreed that we should meet the following week. 我们约定在接下来的那个星期见面。
认为可能
suppose
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/səˈpoʊz/ A2 verb to think that something is likely to be true: Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he's busy. 丹没有接我的电话，所以我想他应该很忙。
同样可能
toss-up
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/ˈtɑːs.ʌp/ noun informal If you describe a situation as a toss-up, you mean that either of two possibilities is equally likely. It's a toss-up between Angela and Moira for the editor's job. 安杰拉和莫伊拉谁能得到编辑职位还难见分晓。
本来可能发生的事
might-have-been
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/ˈmaɪt.əvˌbiːn/ noun something positive that could have been achieved, but was not: There's no point now in regretting the might-have-beens. 对于原本可以实现的事情，现在追悔是毫无意义的。
表明可能是
point to/towards sth
phrase to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen: All the evidence points to suicide. 所有的证据都表明可能是自杀。
不大可能成功的
forlorn
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/fɚˈlɔːrn/ adjective very unlikely to be achieved or to succeed: Their only hope now is that the outside world will intervene but it is an increasingly forlorn hope. 他们现在唯一的希望是外界会介入，但是这一希望也越来越渺茫。
不大可能地
improbably
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/ɪmˈprɑː.bə.bli/ adverb in a way that does not seem likely to happen or be true: improbably cheap prices 不大可能为真的低价
不大可能的
doubtful
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/ˈdaʊt.fəl/ B2 adjective If a situation is doubtful, it is unlikely to happen or to be successful. It is doubtful whether/if they ever reached the summit before they died. 他们死前不太可能到过山顶。
不大可能发生的
unlikely
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/ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/ B1 adjective not probable or likely to happen: It's pretty unlikely (that) they'll turn up now - it's nearly ten o'clock. 他们现在不大可能来了——都快10点了。
improbable
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/ɪmˈprɑː.bə.bəl/ adjective not likely to happen or be true: It's highly improbable that Norris will agree. 诺里斯很可能不会同意。
不大可能获胜的选手
rank outsider
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/ˈræŋk aʊtˌsaɪ.dɚ/ noun someone who is not expected to win a race or competition: He came from nowhere, this rank outsider, to beat a field of top-class athletes. 他这个谁都没有看上眼的选手一下子冒了出来，竟然击败了赛场上所有的顶尖运动员。
不大可能实现的计划
pie in the sky
phrase something that you hope will happen but is very unlikely to happen: Their plans to set up their own business are just pie in the sky. 他们创办自己公司的计划只不过是空想罢了。
不太可能成功的人
dead duck
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/ˌded ˈdʌk/ noun informal someone or something that is very unlikely to be successful, especially because of a mistake or bad judgment: Thanks to the lack of market research, the project was a dead duck right from the start. 由于缺少市场调查，这个项目从一开始就先天不足。
不太可能发生或不太可能为真的事件或状态
improbability
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/ˌɪm.prɑː.bəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ noun the quality of not being likely to happen or be true, or something that is not likely to happen or be true: a statistical/mathematical improbability 统计上/数学上几无可能
不太可能
be just possible
phrase If something is just possible, there is a slight chance that it will happen. It's just possible that we might be going away that weekend. 那个周末我们不大可能出去。
沉默寡言者可能胸藏丘壑
still waters run deep
phrase saying said about a person who says little, but who might in fact know a lot
成功的一线可能
fighting chance
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/ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈtʃæns/ noun a small but real possibility that something can be done: If we can raise enough money, there's a fighting chance (that) we can save the project. 如果我们能筹集到足够的资金，那么挽救这个项目还有一线可能。
达到可能实现的最好程度
up to snuff
phrase US informal as good as it should be; of an acceptable standard: The phone system just wasn't up to snuff. 电话系统就是没达到要求。
发生的可能
danger of sth
A2 phrase the possibility that something bad will happen: If there's any danger of seeing Gary at the party, I'm not going. 如果在聚会上有可能看见加里，那我就不去了。
棍棒和石头可能会打断我的骨头
sticks and stones may break my bones, (but words can never hurt me)
phrase child's expression said in order to show that people cannot be hurt by unpleasant things that are said to them
很可能不会发生
not in a month of Sundays
phrase If you say that something will not happen in a month of Sundays, you mean that it is very unlikely to happen. He's never going to get that finished in a month of Sundays! 他才不会把它完成呢！
很可能成为现实地
easily
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/ˈiː.zəl.i/ C1 adverb very likely to happen or be true: Prices could easily rise further. 价格很可能会进一步上涨。
很可能的事
be a fair bet
phrase UK to be something that is likely to happen: It's a fair bet (that) the government will increase taxes in the coming term. 政府很可能在即将开始的下届执政期内增税。
很可能的
likely
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/ˈlaɪ.kli/ B1 adjective If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected. Do remind me because I'm likely to forget. 一定要提醒我，因为我可能会忘记。
很可能发生地
easily
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/ˈiː.zəl.i/ C1 adverb very likely to happen or be true: Prices could easily rise further. 价格很可能会进一步上涨。
很可能发生的
probable
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/ˈprɑː.bə.bəl/ B2 adjective likely to be true or likely to happen: The probable cause of death was heart failure. 死因很可能是心力衰竭。
很可能发生
be on the cards
C2 phrase UK to be likely to happen: "So you think they'll get married next year?" "I think it's on the cards." “那么你认为他们明年会结婚吗？”“我看很有可能。”
很可能会发生的
liable
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/ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ C2 adjective very likely to do something: The areas of town near the river are liable to flooding . 这个城镇靠近河边的地区很容易遭到水淹。
很可能要遭受
head for sth
B2 phrase If you are heading for a bad situation, you are likely to experience it soon, because of your own actions or behaviour. They're heading for disaster if they're not careful. 如果不当心的话，他们将招来灾祸。
很可能真实的
probable
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/ˈprɑː.bə.bəl/ B2 adjective likely to be true or likely to happen: The probable cause of death was heart failure. 死因很可能是心力衰竭。
几乎不可能实现的计划
castles in the air
phrase plans that have very little chance of happening
极可能地
certain
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/ˈsɝː.tən/ B1 adjective impossible to avoid or extremely likely: The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine. 人口激增必然会引起大范围的饥荒。
将来可能会引起麻烦的言行
hostage to fortune
phrase an action or statement that could create problems for you later: The prime minister was extremely cautious, saying nothing inflammatory and giving no hostages to fortune. 首相极为谨慎，不说任何具有煽动性和可能在将来引起麻烦的话。
进步的可能
room for improvement
C1 phrase a possibility or hope that someone or something will improve: Her writing is better but there is still room for improvement. 她写得比以前好多了，但是仍有改进的余地。
可能癌变的
precancerous
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/ˌpriːˈkæn.sɚ.əs/ adjective specialized (especially of cells) showing signs of developing into a cancer: a precancerous growth 癌症前期的肿块
可能被指控的
chargeable
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/ˈtʃɑːr.dʒə.bəl/ adjective If something is chargeable, it is an offence that you can be charged with under the law: a chargeable offence 可能被指控的行为
可能成恶性的
precancerous
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/ˌpriːˈkæn.sɚ.əs/ adjective specialized (especially of cells) showing signs of developing into a cancer: a precancerous growth 癌症前期的肿块
可能出现的结果
eventuality
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/ɪˌven.tʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/ noun something unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future: We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for all eventualities/every eventuality. 我们已尽力去预见最可能出现的问题，但是要对所有可能出现的情况做到有备无患是不可能的。
可能出现的形式
the shape of things to come
phrase the form or style that is likely to develop or be popular in the future: I hope the fashions pictured in this magazine are not the shape of things to come. 我希望这本杂志上刊登的时装不是将来的流行款式。
可能倒闭的
at-risk
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/ətˈrɪsk/ adjective in danger of closing or failing: at-risk schools/students 可能倒闭的学校/可能不及格的学生
可能到来的麻烦
a cloud on the horizon
phrase something that threatens to cause problems or unhappiness in the future: The only cloud on the horizon is the physics exam in June. 唯一要担心的就是6月份的物理考试。
可能的后果
implication
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/ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ C1 noun the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future: The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department. 公司正在削减开支，真不知道这将会对我们部门产生什么影响。
ramification
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/ˌræm.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ noun the possible results of an action: Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion? 你考虑过你的建议可能带来的各种后果吗？
可能的情况
possibility
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/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ B2 noun 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。
可能的影响
implication
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/ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/ C1 noun the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future: The company is cutting back its spending and I wonder what the implications will be for our department. 公司正在削减开支，真不知道这将会对我们部门产生什么影响。
可能发生的坏事
nightmare
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/ˈnaɪt.mer/ B1 noun an extremely unpleasant event or experience or possible event or experience: The whole journey was a nightmare - we lost our luggage and both flights were delayed. 整个旅程就像一场噩梦——我们弄丢了行李，而且两个航班都晚点了。
可能发生的事件
eventuality
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/ɪˌven.tʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/ noun something unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future: We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for all eventualities/every eventuality. 我们已尽力去预见最可能出现的问题，但是要对所有可能出现的情况做到有备无患是不可能的。
可能发生的事态
scenario
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/səˈner.i.oʊ/ C2 noun a description of possible actions or events in the future: There are several possible scenarios. 有几种可能出现的局面。
可能发生的事
contingency
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/kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/ noun formal something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary: You must be able to deal with all possible contingencies. 你必须能应付一切可能发生的意外事件。
可能发生的
possible
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/ˈpɑː.sə.bəl/ B1 adjective that might or might not happen: It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight. 米拉今晚可能会来。
on course
phrase likely to happen, or likely to succeed as planned: Because of the recession, we're on course for/to have record unemployment levels. 由于经济衰退，我们可能要创失业率的新纪录了。
可能发生战争的地方
hotspot
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/ˈhɑːt.spɑːt/ noun a place where war or other fighting is likely to happen: The border has become a major hotspot. 边境地区已经变成了主要的热点。
可能会哭地
tearfully
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/ˈtɪr.fəl.i/ adverb done while crying or likely to cry: Relief workers spoke tearfully of the destroyed town. 救援人员泪流满面地讲述了被毁的城镇。
可能会哭的
tearful
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/ˈtɪr.fəl/ adjective crying or likely to cry: After a tearful farewell at the airport , we went our separate ways. 在机场含泪告别后，我们便各自踏上了自己的旅程。
可能会痛苦的
dodgy
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/ˈdɑː.dʒi/ adjective UK informal likely to break or cause pain: Careful - that chair's a bit dodgy. 小心——那把椅子有些不稳。
可能会有危险的情况
murky/uncharted waters
phrase a situation that is not well known and may be dangerous: In the last two chapters of the book, she enters the murky waters of male sexuality. 在该书的最后两章，她提到了男性性行为这个可能会引起麻烦的话题。
可能会做
be like to do sth
phrase old use to be likely to do something
可能获得成功
go places
phrase informal to be likely to be successful in the future: They said that the group was clearly going places. 他们说那个小组很明显会获胜。
可能如愿以偿的
on course
phrase likely to happen, or likely to succeed as planned: Because of the recession, we're on course for/to have record unemployment levels. 由于经济衰退，我们可能要创失业率的新纪录了。
可能失败的
at-risk
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/ətˈrɪsk/ adjective in danger of closing or failing: at-risk schools/students 可能倒闭的学校/可能不及格的学生
可能要断的
dodgy
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/ˈdɑː.dʒi/ adjective UK informal likely to break or cause pain: Careful - that chair's a bit dodgy. 小心——那把椅子有些不稳。
可能要发生的
likely
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/ˈlaɪ.kli/ B1 adjective If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected. Do remind me because I'm likely to forget. 一定要提醒我，因为我可能会忘记。
可能引发麻烦的地方
pressure point
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/ˈpreʃ.ɚ ˌpɔɪnt/ noun a place or situation that is likely to cause problems: Hospitals are a pressure point for the entire health system. 医院是整个卫生系统中可能出现问题的地方。
可能引发争议的
contentious
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/kənˈten.ʃəs/ adjective causing or likely to cause disagreement: a contentious decision/policy/issue/subject 有争议的决定／政策／问题／话题
可能引发争议
contentiousness
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/kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/ noun the fact of being contentious: The debate highlights the contentiousness of the plan. 这场辩论凸显了该计划的争议性。
可能引起爆炸的
explosive
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/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/ C2 adjective exploding or able to explode easily: Certain gases are highly explosive. 一些气体极易爆炸。
可能遭受伤害的
at-risk
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/ətˈrɪsk/ adjective in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of dying: at-risk children/patients 处于危险之中的儿童/病人
可能招致不满的
invidious
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/ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs/ adjective formal likely to cause unhappiness or be unpleasant, especially because it is unfair: Such a difficult choice placed her in an invidious position. 如此为难的选择使她处于一种易招人反感的境地。
任何事都可能发生
anything's possible
phrase anything could happen: Well, if your brother can find a woman who's willing to marry him, then I suppose anything's possible. 如果你哥哥能找到一个愿意嫁给他的女人，那我想天下真是没有什么不可能的事了。
使成为可能
make for sth
phrase to result in or make possible: Having faster computers would make for a more efficient system. 配备速度更快的计算机会提高系统的工作效率。
所有可能的办法
every trick in the book
phrase every possible way: I've tried every trick in the book to get him to notice me, and still no luck! 我想尽了一切办法想让他注意到我，可还是不走运！
所有可能的事物
the full monty
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/ˌfʊl ˈmɑːn.t̬i/ noun UK informal the most or best that you can have, do, get, or achieve, or all that you want or need: When we bought the television, we decided to go for the full monty. 我们买电视的时候决定买个最好的。
同时有数种可能
have a few, several, etc. irons in the fire
phrase to be involved with many activities or jobs at the same time or to make certain that there are always several possibilities available: If that job application doesn't work out I've got a couple more irons in the fire. 如果那份求职申请没有结果，我还有另外几个选择。
一切可能之事
everything under the sun
phrase everything that exists or is possible: I've tried everything under the sun on this stain, but I just can't get rid of it. 我什么招术都试过了，就是没法把这块污渍去掉。
则可能会导致取消指控
diversionary
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/dɪˈvɝː.ʃən.er.i/ adjective dealing with someone, for example someone who has committed a crime, by giving them special treatment, rather than by sending them to prison, etc. The money went to the district attorney's office to pay for a diversionary scheme designed to reduce the prison population. 这笔拨款由司法区的联邦检察官用于资助转化性培训项目，以减少入狱犯人的数量。
只有一线成功的可能
on a wing and a prayer
phrase If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do it hoping that you will succeed, although you are not prepared enough for it. With hardly any funding and a staff of six, they were operating on a wing and a prayer. 几乎没有什么资金而且只有6名员工，他们的经营如履薄冰。
最大可能地忙碌
flat chat
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/ˈflæt ˌtʃæt/ adjective Australian English informal as busy, full, etc. as it is possible to be: For the last month or two he has been flat chat doing stuff. 在过去的一两个月里，他一直在全力以赴地做事。
最坏的可能
worst-case scenario
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/ˌwɝːst.keɪs səˈner.i.oʊ/ noun the most unpleasant or serious thing that could happen in a situation: The study concludes that in a worst-case scenario there might be 80,000 cases of the disease. 该研究得出结论，最坏的情况是可能有8万人罹患此病。
最可能被接受的时刻
psychological moment
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/saɪ.kəˌlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl ˈmoʊ.mənt/ noun the time when something is most likely to be accepted: They chose the right psychological moment to announce the plans. 他们挑选了最佳时机宣布了那些计划。
最可能获胜者
hot favourite
phrase UK the person or animal that is most likely to win a race, competition, election, etc. He's the hot favourite to win the election. 他是最有希望赢得竞选的热门人选。