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可能
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Meaning
- possible
Definition
表示事情发生的可能性或不确定的推测。
Possibly, probably, maybe; indicating possibility or uncertainty.
Usage
通常用作副词，修饰动词或整个句子，表示推测或可能性；也可用作形容词，如‘可能的情况’。
Often used as an adverb to modify verbs or entire sentences, indicating speculation or possibility; can also be used as an adjective, e.g., 'possible situation'.
Examples
- 1 明天可能会下雨，记得带伞。 (It might rain tomorrow, remember to take an umbrella.)
- 2 这件事他可能不知道。 (He probably doesn't know about this.)
- 3 这可能是一个好机会。 (This could be a good opportunity.)
- 4 他可能会晚到一会儿。 (He might be a little late.)
- 5 如果你努力，成功是可能的。 (If you work hard, success is possible.)
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