possible
adj
noun
ˈpɒsɪəbəl adj
1 if something is possible, it can be done or achieved 可能的;可能做到的; 可能实现的;
2
as soon/quickly/much etc as possible
as soon, quickly etc as you can 尽可能快/多等
I need the money as soon as possible.
我需要尽快拿到这笔钱。
Sharon always does as little work as possible.
莎朗总是尽可能少做事。
The original features of the house have been preserved as far as possible (=as much as possible) .
这所房子原有的特色被尽可能地保留了下来。
3 a possible answer, cause etc might be true 可能的，合乎事实的，合理的
There seem to be only two possible explanations .
似乎只有两个合理的解释。
the possible causes of a child’s learning difficulties
造成孩子学习困难的可能原因
it is possible (that)
It’s possible that the letter got lost in the post.
有可能那封信在邮寄过程中弄丢了。
4 a possible event or thing might happen or exist 可能发生的; 可能存在的
Heavy rain is possible later in the day.
今天晚些时候可能会有大雨。
the possible effect on the health of local people
对当地人的健康有可能造成的影响
You need to look at the possible consequences of your actions.
你要想一想你的行为可能造成的后果。
In Hollywood, anything is possible (=anything can happen, even though it may seem very unlikely) .
在好莱坞什么事都有可能发生。
5
the best/biggest/fastest etc possible
the best etc that can exist or be achieved 最好的/最大的/最快的等
Try to get the best possible price.
尽量要拿到最好的价格。
What is the worst possible thing that could happen?
最坏的情况会是什么呢？
6
would it be possible (for sb) to do sth?
used when asking politely if you can do or have something [口] （某人）可不可以做某事？ spoken
Would it be possible to speak to Oliver?
可不可以和奥立弗说说？
noun
7 someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose 可能适合的人 （事物 ）
Frank’s a possible for the job.
弗兰克是那份工作的一个可能的人选。