时间:2023-01-13 17:10
一、possible
adj.可能;能做到;可能存在;合理的;可接受的 n.合适的人或物;恰当人选或者是事项
Eg1:Use public transport whenever possible.只要可能,就利用公共交通。Eg2:With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. 可能除了披头士乐队这个例外,还没有哪个乐队如此转瞬走红的。
Eg3:Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. 每年这个时节都有可能下霜,只是并不常见。
Eg4:the possible side effects of the drug.这种药可能产生的副作用。
Eg5:I need to see you, right away if possible. 我要见你,如果可能,马上。
二、probable
adj:很可能发生的
Eg1:It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition...这种药物有可能治标不治本。
Eg2:She does not want to be taken to an optician with the probable result of having to wear glasses.她不想被带去验光,因为结果可能是她必须配戴眼镜。
Eg3:The probable cause of his death is traceable to an incident in 1732.他的死亡很可能是由1732年的一起事件造成的。
三、potential
adj:潜在的;可能的
n.可能性;潜在性
Eg1:Potentially this could damage the reputation of the whole industry. 这可能会毁掉整个行业的声誉。
Eg2:The meeting has the potential to be a watershed event.这次会议有可能成为具有转折性的事件。
Eg3:Dr Williams describes it as a potential wonder drug. 威廉斯医生称其可能会成为特效药。
四、can
Moda:表示有能力做或者能够发生
Eg:From her knowledge of Douglas's habits, she feels sure that the attacker can't have been Douglas.根据她对道格拉斯习性的了解,她敢断定他不可能是那个袭击者。