在英汉翻译中,"possible"与"probable"虽都可译为"可能的",但存在重要语义差异,需通过以下维度把握:
1. 概率梯度(核心区别)
-- possible:客观可能性(0%<P≤100%)
• 仅排除逻辑矛盾(如"圆的方")
• 例:It's possible to rain tomorrow(未完全排除)
-- probable:高概率倾向(50%<P<100%)
• 基于证据的合理预期
• 例:It's pro ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
word-vs-word-cn
【Possible】 means it could happen or be done.
- It’s 【possible】 the hurricane could hit New York by next week.
【Probable】 means it is likely to happen.
- It’s 【probable】 the hurricane will hit the Carolina coast today.