possibly
adv. 可能地; 也許,或許; 敢是; 容許
You use possibly to indicate that you are not sure whether something is true or might happen.
Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks...
鍛鍊不僅會降低血壓,而且可能對心臟病有預防效果。
They were smartly but casually dressed; possibly students...
他們衣著時尚,但很休閒,也許是學生。
You use possibly to emphasize that you are surprised, puzzled, or shocked by something that you have seen or heard.
It was the most unexpected piece of news one could possibly imagine...
這條新聞最出人意料了,真是讓人想象不到。
I mean, how could they possibly eat that stuff?...
我的意思是,他們怎麼可能吃那東西呢?
You use possibly to emphasize that someone has tried their hardest to do something, or has done it as well as they can.
They've done everything they can possibly think of...
凡是能想到的,他們都去做了。
It's one of the nicest feelings you can possibly have.
這是一種極其美妙的感覺。
You use possibly to emphasize that something definitely cannot happen or definitely cannot be done.
No I really can't possibly answer that!
不,我無論如何也回答不了那個問題。
There's nothing more they can possibly do right...
他們除此之外啥也做不了。
1. by chance;
2. with a possibility of becoming actual;
3. in a manner or to a degree possible of conceiving;
4. to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means;
maybe, perhaps, possibly, probably
這些副詞均有"或許,大概"之意。
He could not possibly have endured a whipping without a whimper.
他不可能一聲不吭地忍受鞭打.
You'll have to catch the next bus, we can't possibly jam any more passengers in.
你得坐下輛公共汽車, 這輛車無論如何也擠不下了.
According to facts in my possession he can't possibly be guilty.
根據我所掌握的事實,他是不可能有罪的.
I'd like to avoid a showdown with my boss if I possibly can.
我儘可能地避免同老闆攤牌.
I can't possibly take a holiday at the moment; I've got far too much on my plate.
我不可能現在休假, 我有太多的事要處理.