impossible/possible/possibly/possibility/probable/probably/likely/unlikely/maybe/perhaps/potential
记忆:
1. possible [ 5pCsEbl ] poss-ible, adj. 可能的 It’s possible for him to lose heart after the defeat.他失败后可能会灰心。
2. impossible [ im5pCsEbl ] adj. 不可能的 It’s impossible that he failed again!他怎么会又失败了!
3. possibly [ 5pCsEbli ] adv. 可能 Possibly, we can send up another manned spacecraft next year.明年我们有可能再次发射载人太空飞船。
4. possibility [ 7pCsi5biliti ] n. 可能性 There lies the possibility that the earth will be overcrowded with human beings.地球有可被过多的人类挤满了。
5. probable [ 5prCbEbl ] adj. 很可能的, 大概的 We had to prepare for the probable heavy rain.我们得为可能的大雨作好准备。
6. probably [5prRbEb(E)lI] adv. 很可能地, 大概地 Mr. Wang is probably his long lost brother!王先生可能就是他失散多年的兄弟!
7. likely [ 5laikli] adj. 很可能的 注意:可以说 Somebody is likely to do something (possible, probable 则不可) Mr. Wang is likely to be his long lost brother.王先生可能就是他失散多年的兄弟。
8. unlikely [ Qn5laikli] adj. 未必的, 不太可能的 It’s unlikely that the Middle East will embrace peace with Israel’s Unilateral action plan.以色列的单边行动计划不可能给中东带来和平。
9. maybe [ 5meibi ] adv. 大概, 或许 Maybe you are right.或许你是对的。
10. perhaps [ pE5hAps ] adv. 或许, 多半 Perhaps it will be another fine day.多半又是一个好天气。
11. potential [pE5tenF(E)l] Capable of being but not yet in existence adj. 潜在的, 可能的 We will develop our potential power.我们将开发我们的潜在能力。
另类阅读:
It’s impossible for Chen Shuibian to separate Taiwan from the mainland. The mainland is unlikely to allow its independence. China must unite. There lies the possibility that a war will probably happen across the straits, and perhaps the USA will stand on the side of Chen Shuibian, China will take Taiwan back at any cost.
与单词:probably 相关的例句或者名人名言
Judging from her outfit, she is probably Tibetan.
从她的装束来看,应该是个藏族人。
I suppose I should probably find a part-time job.
我在想也许我该找个兼职做。
I have a bad stomachache - probably something I ate...
我感觉到严重的胃痛—很可能是因为吃坏了什么…
The forecast said that it would probably rain on Saturday.
天气预报说星期六很有可能会下雨。
They will probably have health problems later in life.