possibility/ˌpɒsə'bɪlətɪ $ ˌpɑː-/

n. sth that may happen or may be true

n. 〖复-ties/-tɪz/〗 [U; C] 可能，可能性：[possibility that ...] There is no possibility that he will win the competition. 他没有可能赢得比赛。

◇There's a strong possibility that you will win. 你赢的可能性相当大。

◇[possibility of (doing) sth] There is a possibility of success. 有可能会成功。

◇There are several possibilities. 有多种可能。

构词possible + ili + -ty

音组-ity/-əty/

ability; activity; possibility; reality

常犯错误

✗ They're talking about the possibility to make a sequel to Avatar.

✓ They're talking about the possibility of making a sequel to Avatar. 他们在讨论拍《阿凡达》续集的可能性。