1. able to be done or achieved
可能做到的；可能實現的
Is it possible to finish the work by Friday?
有可能在星期五之前完成這項工作嗎？
We need to consider all possible solutions.
我們需要考慮所有可能的解決方案。
Possible Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
possible
adjective
快速理解
What does "Possible" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Possible"?
形容某事有機會發生、存在或實現。
- 1
可能發生的
EN: Something that can happen or be done.
翻譯: 指某事有發生的機會或能夠被完成。
- 2
可能存在的
EN: Something that might exist or be true.
翻譯: 指某事物可能存在或是真實的。
- 3
可接受的或合理的
EN: An acceptable or reasonable option.
翻譯: 指一個可被接受或合理的選擇或方案。
- 4
盡可能好的
EN: The best that can be achieved or hoped for.
翻譯: 指在特定情況下所能達到或期望的最好程度。
小提醒：注意 'possible' 強調客觀上的可能性，而 'probable' 或 'likely' 則表示機率較高。例如：'It is possible it will rain.'（有可能會下雨）與 'It is likely to rain.'（很可能會下雨）程度不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Possible" in English）
How to pronounce "Possible" in English?"Possible" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Possible" from YouTube Videos
UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News
BBC News
“But the man leading the UN's aid agency in Gaza told us a Palestinian state was possible only if there was a ceasefire.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Possible"?How does "Possible" change by context?
2. that might exist or happen, but is not certain
可能存在的；可能發生的
A thunderstorm is possible later today.
今天晚些時候可能會有一場雷雨。
There are several possible reasons for the delay.
造成延誤有幾個可能的原因。
3. as good, fast, high, etc. as can be achieved
盡可能好的（或快的、高的等）；極限的
We need to rescue the hostages at the earliest possible moment.
我們需要在最早可能的時刻營救人質。
He scored the highest possible marks on the test.
他在測驗中拿到了可能得到的最高分數。
4. reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation
合理的；可接受的
Please send us your reply at your earliest possible convenience.
請您盡可能在方便時儘早回覆我們。
We will do everything possible to help you.
我們會盡一切合理可行的方法來幫助你。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Possible"?How to make natural sentences with "Possible"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| possible + to + V | 有可能（做某事） | It is possible to finish the work today. (今天有可能完成這項工作。) |
| possible + that + clause | 有可能（某事會發生） | It is possible that the meeting will be postponed. (會議有可能會延期。) |
| possible + for + sb/sth + to + V | 對（某人/某物）來說是可能的 | It is not possible for us to arrive before noon. (我們不可能在中午前抵達。) |
| as + adj + as possible | 盡可能地… | Please reply as soon as possible. (請盡快回覆。) |
| make it possible + to + V / that + clause | 使…成為可能 | New technology makes it possible to work from anywhere. (新技術使得在任何地方工作成為可能。) |
| if possible | 如果可能的話 | I'd like a window seat, if possible. (如果可能的話，我想要一個靠窗的座位。) |
| possible + noun | 可能的（事物） | We need to consider all possible outcomes. (我們需要考慮所有可能的結果。) |
用法說明
How is "Possible" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Possible"?
possible doing vs possible to do
- possible doing 這種結構在現代標準英語中非常罕見且通常被視為不正確。動名詞 (doing) 通常不直接跟在
possible後面。 - possible to do 是唯一正確且常見的結構，用於表達「做某事是可能的」。
possible後面通常接不定詞 (to + 動詞原形) 或that子句。 - 在
It is...的虛主詞結構中，必須使用 possible to do，例如It is possible to finish on time.。 - 當主詞是某個動作或情況時，也使用不定詞，例如
The only way possible to achieve this is...。
對比範例： EN: It is possible to solve this problem with teamwork. 翻譯: 透過團隊合作，解決這個問題是可能的。
EN:Is there any way possible to contact her?
翻譯:有任何可能聯絡到她的方式嗎？
總結建議
一律使用 possible to do 的結構，避免使用 possible doing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Possible" and similar words?How to choose "Possible" vs alternatives?
possible vs probable
「possible」指某事有可能發生，但機率不確定；「probable」則指某事很可能發生，機率較高。
possible vs feasible
「possible」強調某事在理論上或物理上可以做到；「feasible」則強調在現實條件下（如時間、成本、資源）可行或實際。
possible vs potential
「possible」描述某事發生的可能性；「potential」則描述某人或某物內在的、尚未開發的能力或未來可能發生的情況。
口語用法
How is "Possible" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Possible"?
引述
在轉述他人的話或想法時，常用 "possible" 來表示一種可能性，而非確定的陳述。 EN: He said it's possible he'll be late. 翻譯: 他說他可能會遲到。
EN:Is it possible she already knows?
翻譯:她有沒有可能已經知道了？
語氣強調
與 "very"、"entirely"、"quite" 等副詞連用，以加強或調整可能性的程度，是口語中常見的用法。 EN: It's very possible that we missed the turn. 翻譯: 我們非常有可能錯過了轉彎處。
EN:That's entirely possible, I hadn't thought of that.
翻譯:那完全有可能，我沒想到那一點。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"possible" 可用作短暫的停頓填充詞，常以 "it's possible that..." 或 "possibly" 開頭。 EN: Well, it's possible that... we could try a different approach. 翻譯: 嗯，有可能…我們可以試試不同的方法。
EN:Possibly... let me check my calendar first.
翻譯:可能…讓我先查一下我的行事曆。
正式書寫注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "possible" 用作停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的表述，例如直接陳述可能性（"One potential approach is..."）或使用更正式的轉折語（"It is conceivable that..."）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Possible"?What fixed phrases with "Possible" should I remember?
as soon as possible
as soon as possible
盡快；儘可能地快
if possible
if possible
如果可能的話
make it possible
make it possible (for someone) to do something
使...成為可能
possible candidate
possible candidate (for something)
可能的候選人；可能的人選
possible explanation
possible explanation (for something)
可能的解釋
everything possible
do everything possible
盡一切可能；竭盡所能
possible outcome
possible outcome
可能的結果
whenever possible
whenever possible
只要有可能；一有機會就
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Possible"?Which "Possible" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×It is possible that he will come tomorrow.
✓He may/might come tomorrow.
在中文裡，我們習慣說「他明天可能會來」，但直接翻譯成 "It is possible that he will come tomorrow" 在英文中雖然文法正確，但聽起來不自然、冗長。在口語或一般寫作中，直接用 "may" 或 "might" 更為簡潔自然。
×I am possible to finish the work by Friday.
✓It is possible for me to finish the work by Friday. / I can possibly finish the work by Friday.
"Possible" 的主語通常是事物或情況，而不是人。不能說 "I am possible to do something"。正確的結構是 "It is possible for someone to do something" 或用 "can" 搭配 "possibly" 來表達。
×This is the most possible solution.
✓This is the most likely solution. / This is the best possible solution.
"Possible" 本身是絕對形容詞，表示某事要麼可能，要麼不可能，通常不用比較級或最高級（"more possible", "most possible"）。要表達「最有可能的」，應使用 "most likely"。如果想用 "possible"，可以說 "the best possible"（在現有條件下最好的）。
×He didn't possible know the answer.
✓It's not possible that he knew the answer. / He couldn't possibly have known the answer.
"Possible" 是形容詞，不能直接當副詞用來修飾動詞。否定時，不能說 "didn't possible do"。正確的否定形式是 "It is not possible that..." 或使用 "couldn't possibly" 來加強語氣。
×Let me know if it's possible or not.
✓Let me know if it's possible.
"If" 本身已包含了「是否」的選擇性含義，因此加上 "or not" 是多餘的，雖然在口語中偶爾出現，但在正式或簡潔的寫作中應避免。直接說 "if it's possible" 即可。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Possible"?What are tense/participle forms of "Possible"?