可能性的表達

李晉華

1. “it is+形容詞+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.

他是一個可靠的人，不太可能是他偷了錢。

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.

很有可能他將來會當一名老師。

There is a slim chance of her being found alive.

她活著被找到的幾率很小。

3. 情態(tài)動詞

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.

你可能會在電梯里偶遇你最不愿意見到的人。

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

我必須指出你面臨的風險：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.

如果你努力學習，你有可能被北大錄取。

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

如果你喜歡平靜的生活，那么那個地方很適合你。

4. chance的相關(guān)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“機會渺茫”

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.

你贏得比賽的幾率很大。

You dont have the slightest chance of winning the match.

你贏得比賽的機會很渺茫。

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

很有可能一些孩子會因為缺錢而輟學。

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

不要把所有的現(xiàn)金帶在身上，很有可能在旅游時你的錢會被偷走。

5. 倒裝句

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

我們絕不可能在一小時內(nèi)完成這項工作。

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.

很有可能我會打敗湯姆。

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

如果你這樣虛度時光，我懷疑你不會達到你的目標。

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

如果你那么挑剔，我認為你肯定玩得不開心。

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

你一個人住在那座島上是不可能的。

Im afraid that it will let you down.

我恐怕那會讓你失望的。

實戰(zhàn)演練

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假如你是李華，你的好友Tom馬上要高考結(jié)束，打算利用暑假去旅游，來信向你咨詢具體的旅游目的地和注意事項。請你回復來信，并告知旅游中可能要注意的問題。

1. 字數(shù)：100詞左右。

2. 開頭結(jié)尾已給出，不計入詞數(shù)。

Dear Tom，

Hearing that you decide to relax yourself in summer vacation after graduation _____________________

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Wish you a happy journey！

Yours，

Li Hua

Dear Tom，

Hearing that you decide to relax yourself in summer vacation after graduation， I want to recommend some destinations to you.

It would be possible for you to go to Dalian if you like a peaceful life. Bathing in the sunshine may well help you relieve your pressure. There is a possibility that you can go diving and enjoy the beautiful view. Obviously， Beijing would probably suit you if you want to have a better understanding of China.

Anyway， book rooms and tickets in advance， for its out of the question that you find a good hotel in peak season. Besides， dont carry all your money in cash. You may stand a good chance of having your money stolen while travelling. If possible， take a credit card with you just in case.

Wish you a happy journey！

Yours，

Li Hua

這篇作文的大部分句子都用了“表達一種可能性”的寫法。這是為了展示“在這種情況下，我們可以這樣表達”，并不推薦同學們把作文寫成這樣，因為全篇文章充滿了這樣的句子是不自然的。