possibly /ˈpɒsɪblɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV You use possibly to indicate that you are not sure whether something is true or might happen. 可能地 (表示没把握) [含糊]

  例：

  Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks.

  运动不仅会降低血压，而且能防止心脏病发作。

  例：

  They were casually dressed; possibly students.

  他们穿着随意，可能是学生。

• 2. 

  ADV You use possibly to emphasize that you are surprised, puzzled, or shocked by something that you have seen or heard. 可能地 (强调惊讶、迷惑或震惊) [ADV before v] [强调]

  例：

  It was the most unexpected piece of news one could possibly imagine.

  可以想像，这是最出人意料的一则消息。

• 3. 

  ADV You use possibly to emphasize that someone has tried their hardest to do something, or has done it as well as they can. (最大) 可能地 [ADV before v] [强调]

  例：

  They've done everything they can possibly think of.

  凡是可能想得到的，他们都已经做了。

• 4. 

  ADV You use possibly to emphasize that something definitely cannot happen or definitely cannot be done. (完全不) 可能地 [with brd-neg, ADV before v] [强调]

  例：

  No I really can't possibly answer that!

  不，我真地根本不可能回答那个问题。