Conceivably Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

conceivably

adverb

快速理解

What does "Conceivably" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Conceivably"?

conceivably 表示某事在想像或邏輯上是可能的,儘管可能性不大。

  1. 1

    可能性

    EN: Used to say that something is possible to imagine or believe.

    翻譯: 用於表示某事是可以想像或相信的。

  2. 2

    推測

    EN: Used when considering a possible situation or outcome.

    翻譯: 用於考慮某種可能的情況或結果時。

  3. 3

    讓步

    EN: Used to admit something is possible, often before stating why it is unlikely.

    翻譯: 用於承認某事是可能的,通常接著說明為何它不太可能發生。

小提醒:conceivably 強調的是邏輯上的可能性,而非高機率。它常與 could、might、can 等情態動詞連用,但本身不是情態動詞。

發音(How to Pronounce "Conceivably" in English

How to pronounce "Conceivably" in English?"Conceivably" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Conceivably" from YouTube Videos

Tom Shannon: The painter and the pendulum

TED

So I think, conceivably, those could be predictive, Because since it has the ability to make forms that look like forms that we're familiar with in biology, it's also making other forms that we're not familiar with,

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Conceivably"?How does "Conceivably" change by context?

1. used to say that something is possible or imaginable

用於表示某事是可能的或可以想像的

The project could conceivably be finished by next month.

這個專案下個月前完成是可能的。

He could conceivably win the championship if he maintains his current form.

如果他保持目前的狀態,他有可能贏得冠軍。

2. used to suggest a possible explanation or outcome, often in a speculative way

用於推測性地提出一種可能的解釋或結果

Conceivably, the delay was caused by bad weather.

延誤很可能是由惡劣天氣造成的。

She might conceivably have forgotten about the meeting.

她很可能忘記了這次會議。

3. in a way that can be understood or believed; within the realm of possibility

以一種可以理解或相信的方式;在可能的範圍內

It is conceivably the most difficult challenge we have ever faced.

這可以說是我們面臨過最困難的挑戰。

Such a scenario, while unlikely, is still conceivably true.

這樣的情況雖然不太可能,但仍有可能是真的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Conceivably"?How to make natural sentences with "Conceivably"?
PatternMeaningExample
conceivably + could/might + V有可能(表示一種推測或可能性)Conceivably, the meeting could be postponed until next week. (會議有可能會推遲到下周。)
It is conceivably + adj + that-clause可以想像...是...的It is conceivably possible that we missed a crucial detail. (可以想像我們可能遺漏了一個關鍵細節。)
... can conceivably + V... 有可能(做某事)With enough funding, the project can conceivably be completed in six months. (若有足夠資金,這個項目有可能在六個月內完成。)
... is conceivably + adj/noun... 可以說/可能是...This is conceivably the best solution we have. (這可以說是我們目前最好的解決方案。)
Not conceivably + ...難以想像/不可能...He is not conceivably the person who leaked the information. (他不太可能是那個洩漏消息的人。)

用法說明

How is "Conceivably" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Conceivably"?

conceivably + modal verb vs. conceivably + simple verb

  • conceivably + modal verb (could, might, may, would) 是最常見且自然的組合,用於表達一種在邏輯上或想像中「可能」發生的情況,語氣較為謹慎或推測。
  • 單獨使用 conceivably + 簡單動詞 雖然文法上可能成立,但在現代英語中極其罕見,聽起來不自然或過於正式,通常會被視為錯誤或需要重組句子。
  • 在否定句或疑問句中,conceivably 幾乎總是與 could notcan ...? 等情態動詞連用,以加強「難以想像」或「有可能嗎?」的語氣。 EN: He could conceivably finish the project by Friday if nothing goes wrong. 翻譯: 如果一切順利,他週五前完成這個專案是可想而知的。

EN:It might conceivably rain later, so take an umbrella.

翻譯:晚點兒說不定會下雨,還是帶把傘吧。

總結建議

建議始終將 "conceivably" 與 "could"、"might"、"may"、"would" 等情態動詞搭配使用,這是最自然且正確的用法。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Conceivably" and similar words?How to choose "Conceivably" vs alternatives?

conceivably vs possibly

「conceivably」強調在邏輯或想像上可以成立的可能性,語氣比「possibly」更強,暗示經過思考後認為某事是合理的。

conceivably vs perhaps

「conceivably」側重於某事在理論或想像中是可行的,而「perhaps」更常用於表示不確定性或提出禮貌的建議。

conceivably vs plausibly

兩者都表示某事是合理的,但「plausibly」更強調表面上的可信度或合理性,而「conceivably」更側重於在思想或理論上可以被接受。

口語用法

How is "Conceivably" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Conceivably"?

引述

conceivably 常用於引述或轉述一個假設性的想法,表示「可以想像地」、「有可能地」。 EN: He could conceivably finish the project by Friday if nothing else comes up. 翻譯: 如果沒有其他事情耽擱,他是有可能在星期五前完成這個專案的。

EN:Conceivably, we might see a price drop next quarter.

翻譯:可以想像,我們或許會在下個季度看到價格下降。

語氣強調

在口語中,conceivably 有時用來強調某件事雖然不確定,但並非完全不可能,帶有讓步或緩和語氣的作用。 EN: I could conceivably be wrong, but I think the meeting is at 3 PM. 翻譯: 我有可能搞錯了,但我記得會議是下午三點。

EN:That's conceivably the worst idea I've heard all week.

翻譯:那說不定是我這整個星期聽過最糟的主意。

停頓填充

說話者思考時,conceivably 可作為一個填充詞,用來爭取時間,同時引入一個較為謹慎或委婉的推測。 EN: Well, conceivably... we could try asking for an extension. 翻譯: 嗯,說不定…我們可以試著要求延期。

EN:The answer is... conceivably... yes, but with many conditions.

翻譯:答案是…有可能…是肯定的,但附帶許多條件。

注意:在正式寫作(如學術論文、商業報告)中,應避免將 conceivably 用作填充詞。其正式用法應嚴格限於表達一種邏輯上或想像中的可能性,且通常置於句首或動詞之前,以保持語言的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Conceivably"?What fixed phrases with "Conceivably" should I remember?

could conceivably

modal verb + conceivably + main verb

表示某事在想像中是可能的

be conceivably

be + conceivably + adjective/past participle

表示某種狀態或結果是可以想像的

most conceivably

most conceivably + clause

表示最有可能發生的情況

conceivably happen

conceivably + verb (happen, occur, become, etc.)

表示某事可能發生或成為現實

conceivably lead to

conceivably + lead to + noun/result

表示可能導致某種結果

conceivably argue

conceivably + argue/say/claim etc.

表示可以提出某種論點或說法

conceivably imagine

conceivably + imagine/envision

表示可以想像得到

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Conceivably"?Which "Conceivably" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×This is a conceivably idea.

This is a conceivable idea.

「conceivably」是副詞,用來修飾動詞、形容詞或整個句子,不能直接修飾名詞。修飾名詞時應使用形容詞「conceivable」。

×He could conceivably win the race.

He could conceivably win the race.

此句正確,但學習者常將「conceivably」放在錯誤位置。它通常放在情態動詞(如 could, might, may)之後、主要動詞之前,或用於句首修飾整個句子。

×It will conceivably rain tomorrow.

It could/might conceivably rain tomorrow.

「conceivably」通常與「could」、「might」、「may」等表示可能性的情態動詞連用,強調某事在想像或邏輯上是可能的,但不與表示確定性的「will」連用。

×I conceivably think that's true.

I think that could conceivably be true.

「conceivably」不用來直接修飾表示個人想法或感覺的動詞(如 think, believe, feel)。它用於客觀描述事件或情況發生的可能性,常與「could be」、「might happen」等結構連用。

×That is not conceivably.

That is not conceivable.

在否定句中,若想表達「不可想像的」,應使用形容詞「conceivable」的否定形式「not conceivable」,而非副詞「conceivably」。

×He ran conceivably fast. (意指:他跑得可以想像地快)

He ran incredibly fast.

「conceivably」不表示程度高(如「非常」、「極其」),而是表示「在可以想像的範圍內」、「有可能」。誤用它來修飾形容詞的程度是常見錯誤。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Conceivably"?What are tense/participle forms of "Conceivably"?