如何表达可能性

李晋华

1. “it is+形容词+that”句型

It is （very/quite） likely/possible/probable that ...

Its possible for sb. to do ...

Its not very likely/possible/probable that ...

Its unlikely/impossible that ...

Since he is a reliable man， its not very likely/possible/probable that he has stolen the money.

他是一个可靠的人，不太可能是他偷了钱。

Its unlikely/impossible that Danny will win the first prize.

Danny不可能得第一名。

2. there be句型

There is a possibility that ...

There is evidence that ... is an impossibility.

There is a possibility that he will turn teacher in the future.

很有可能他将来会当一名老师。

There is a slim chance of her being found alive.

她活着被找到的几率很小。

3. 情态动词

It could happen that ...

You may/might well do ... 表示“很有可能”

It could/would be possible for you to do ... if you ...

The place would probably suit you if you ...

It could happen that you encountered the last man you want to see in the lift.

你可能会在电梯里偶遇你最不愿意见到的人。

I must point out the risk that you may/might well lose your life if you are not cautious.

我必须指出你面临的风险：如果你不小心，你很可能失去你的生命。

It could/would be possible for you to be admitted to Beijing University if you work hard.

如果你努力学习，你有可能被北大录取。

The place would probably suit you if you like peaceful life.

如果你喜欢平静的生活，那么那个地方很适合你。

4. chance的相关句型

There is a good/high chance that ... 表示“很有可能”

Chances are that ... 表示“很有可能”

There is a slim chance of doing ... 表示“机会渺茫”

You dont have the slightest chance of doing ... 表示“不太可能”

You dont stand a chance of doing ... 表示“不太可能”。如：

You will stand a good chance of winning the match.

你赢得比赛的几率很大。

You dont have the slightest chance of winning the match.

你赢得比赛的机会很渺茫。

Chances are that some children will drop out of school for lack of money.

很有可能一些孩子会因为缺钱而辍学。

Dont carry all your money in cash. There is a good/high chance that you will have your money stolen while travelling.

不要把所有的现金带在身上，很有可能在旅游时你的钱会被偷走。

5. 倒装句

In no way/In no case/On no condition will we finish the work in one hour.

我们绝不可能在一小时内完成这项工作。

6. 其他句型

Most probably/Perhaps I will ...

If possible ...

I am sure that ...

I doubt/am skeptical whether you will ...

Its out of the question for you to do ... 表示“不太可能”

I dont think you would do ... if you ...

Im afraid that ...

Most probably/Perhaps I will beat Tom.

很有可能我會打败汤姆。

I doubt/am skeptical that you will reach the target if you idle away your time.

如果你这样虚度时光，我怀疑你不会达到你的目标。

I dont think youd enjoy yourself if you are so picky.

如果你那么挑剔，我认为你肯定玩得不开心。

Its out of the question for you to live on that island alone.

你一个人住在那座岛上是不可能的。

Im afraid that it will let you down.

我恐怕那会让你失望的。