possibly
UK ['pɒs.ə.bli] US ['pɑ:.sə-] adverb
NOT CERTAIN 可能地
ESSENTIAL
■used when something is not certain 可能地•He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.他可能会决定不来，这样就没问题了。 IMPROVER
■used to agree or disagree when some doubt is involved （用于表示稍有疑虑）可能吧，也许吧•"Do you think this skirt might be too small for her?" "(Very) possibly - she has put on a bit of weight."“你觉得这条裙子对她来说是不是太小了？”“（很）可能——她有点发福了。” •"Will he come?" "Possibly not."“他会来吗？”“恐怕不会。”
UK ['pɒs.ə.bli] US ['pɑ:.sə-] adverb
WITH CAN/COULD 能够
■used with 'can' or 'could' for emphasis （与 can 或 could 连用表示强调）无论如何，究竟，尽量•He can't possibly have drunk all that on his own!他一个人绝不可能喝了那么多酒！ •We did all that we possibly could to persuade her to come.我们尽了最大努力劝她来。 ■used in polite requests （用于礼貌的请求）•Could I possibly ask you to move your chair a little?麻烦你，请把椅子挪一挪好吗？ ■used in polite refusals of offers （用于礼貌的拒绝或提议）真的，实在•"Have another chocolate." "No, really, I couldn't possibly."“再吃一块巧克力吧。”“不了，真的，我实在吃不下了。 |