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It is _______ but not ______ that there will be a storm tonight.
A. likely…..probable
B. possible….probable
C. possible…..maybe
D. probable…..likely
KEY:B
PLEASE EXPLAIN IT CLEARLY,THANK YOU!

先直译为今晚可以有暴风雨但应该不可能发生.
再译细为,今晚的天气是可以出现暴风雨的(主观),但应该不可能会真的出现(客观).Possible就是主观上的"可以"而Probable则是客观上的"可能".

possible用于肯定句,probable一般用于否定

例句:It is possible but not probable that he will pass the examination 这次考试他或许能通过,但也有可能不及格.

possible是可能的意思
probable表可能性

possible有可能,但可能性不大
probable很可能,近于肯定

参考:

possible
[5pCsEbl]
adj.
可能的, 可能存在或发生的

possible
pos.si.ble
AHD:[p¼s“…-b…l] 缩写 poss.
D.J.[6p%s*b*l]
K.K.[6p$s*b*l]
adj.Abbr. poss.(形容词)缩写 poss.
Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances.
可能发生的,可能存在的:能在与被证明的事实、法则或状况不发生矛盾的情况下发生、存在的或是真实的
Capable of occurring or being done without offense to character, nature, or custom.
做得到的,行得通的:能够在不违背性格、性质或风俗下发生或被完成的
Capable of favorable development; potential:
具潜力的,有发展的:能有利地发展的;有潜力的:
a possible site for the new capital.
有可能成为新首都的地方
Of uncertain likelihood.
不确定的,有可能的:关于不明确的可能性的

Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin possibilis
源自 拉丁语 possibilis
from posse [to be able] * see poti-
源自 posse [能够] *参见 poti-

pos“sibly
adv.(副词)

possible, workable, practicable, feasible, viable
These adjectives signify capable of occurring or of being done.
这些形容词都表示能够发生或能够被完成的。
Possible indicates that something may happen, exist, be true, or be realizable:
Possisle 表示某件事可能发生、存在、成为真实或成为可实现的:
“I beseech you . . . think it possible you may be mistaken” (Oliver Cromwell).
我恳请你…相信可能是你错了” (奥立弗·克伦威尔)。
“Only the initiated know and honor those [scientists] whose patient integrity and devotion to exact observation have made the last step possible” (Hans Zinsser).
“只有受教者才知道并且称赞这些 他们的有耐性的诚恳及对精确观察的投入使最后一步成为可能” (汉斯·辛瑟)。
Workable is used of something that can be put into effective operation:
Workable 形容可有效实行的事物:
Assuming that the scheme is workable, how will you begin to implement it? Something that is practicable is capable of being effected, done, or put into practice:
假设这个计划是可行的,你将怎样开始实现它呢? Practicable 形容能够被影响、完成或执行的事:
“As soon as it was practicable, he would wind up his business” (George Eliot).
“一旦可行,他也将结束他的生意” (乔治·艾略特)。
Feasible refers to what can be accomplished, brought about, or carried out:
Feasible 指能够完成、实施或执行的:
Making cars by hand is possible but not economically feasible. Something viable is both practicable and workable; the term often implies capacity for continuing effectiveness or success:
手工制造汽车是可能的,但从经济角度讲是行不通的。 Viable 指既可行又能有效实行的; 这个词经常表示延续有效性或成功的能力:
“How viable are the ancient legends as vehicles for modern literary themes?” (Richard Kain).
“将古代传说作为表达现代文学主题的工具,这样的可行性有多少呢?” (理查德·凯恩)

possible
来源拉丁词posse可能的

possible,probable,likely这三个形容词的一般含义是“可能的”。
possible表示“某件事在行为者(尤其是作为人的行为者)的力所能及的范围内”,例如某人所能够做的、所能够成就的或所能筹划的事情。也可以表示“某件事的可能性”,这时说明的是事物的性能
Scientists are now trying to discover if this is possible.
科学家现在正在努力去探索这是否有可能。
He said that it would be possible to build a platform in the centre of the Channel.
他说在英吉利海峡的中心处建造一个站台将是可能的。
probable在表示某人做某事、或事物的可能性时,具有“迹象”或推理的内涵,如果说某人是个probablethief的话,说话的人必须有迹象作为依据。likely 所修饰的人或物应当具备这样的特点:已被断定、被提出或被坚持的可能性
Though Verrazano is by no means considered to be a great explorer, his name will probably remain immortal, for on Novenber 21st, 1964, the greatest bridge in the world was named after him.
虽然维拉扎诺不能被认为是一位伟大的探险家, 但他的名字将有可能流芳百世,因为在1964年11月21日,一座世界上最大的桥梁以他的名字命名了。
Rain is possible, but not probable before evening.
有可能要下雨,但天黑前不可能下。murderer是那些possible murderer 中犯罪动机最强、时机最好的谋杀犯
If it is not, and you are likely to get sea-sick, not form of transport could be worse.
如果不是如此,而且可能你会晕船,那再糟糕的交通运输莫过于此了。

probable
[5prCbEbl]
adj.
很可能的, 大概的

probable
prob.a.ble
AHD:[pr¼b“…-b…l]
D.J.[6pr%b*b*l]
K.K.[6pr$b*b*l]
adj.Abbr. prob.(形容词)缩写 prob.
Likely to happen or to be true:
可能的:可能发生的或成为事实的:
War seemed probable in 1938. The home team, far ahead, is the probable winner.
战争在1938年就很有可能爆发。主队得分遥遥领先,很可能成为胜利者
Likely but uncertain; plausible.
大概的:可能但不能肯定的;似乎真实的
Theology Of or relating to opinions and actions in ethics and morals for whose lawfulness intrinsic reasons or extrinsic authority may be adduced.
【神学】 可论证的:关于或属于伦理和道德上的观点和行动的,这些伦理和道德的合法性可援引内在的或外在的原因的

Middle English [plausible]
中古英语 [看似真实的]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin prob³s
源自 拉丁语 prob³s
from prob³e [to prove] * see prove
源自 prob³e [证明,证实] *参见 prove

probable
来自拉丁语的probare 尝试,词根prob 尝试,证明,probale 可以证明的