possibly /ˈpɑːsəbli/ adverb Learner's definition of POSSIBLY
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used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain可能;或许 -
The exam will probably take you the whole hour to complete, possibly [=perhaps, maybe] even longer.这门考试可能要花整整一个小时,或者更久才能完成。
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The doctor says I might possibly regain full use of my hand.医生说我的手有可能完全康复。
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The fire could possibly have been caused by faulty wiring.这场火灾可能是线路故障引发的。
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It's possibly the worst movie I've ever seen.这可能是我看过的最糟糕的电影了。
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“Is it going to rain?” “Quite possibly.”“会下雨吗?”“很有可能。”
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used to show shock or surprise at something可能,究竟(表示震惊或惊讶) 3
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used to ask for something politely能不能,能否(用于礼貌地请求) 4
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used to say that someone will do or has done everything that can be done to achieve something尽量;尽可能 -
I will come as soon as I possibly can.我会尽早赶来。
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I did all I possibly could to get here on time, but I got caught in traffic.我尽可能按时赶来,可是遇上了堵车。
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used in negative statements to emphasize that something cannot or could not happen or be done怎么可能,绝不可能(用于否定句,表强调) -
I can't possibly tell you that. It's a secret.我绝不可能告诉你。这是秘密。
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You couldn't possibly understand what I'm going through.你绝不可能理解我目前的境遇。
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You could not have possibly finished your homework in such a short amount of time.你根本不可能在这么短的时间里完成作业。