确定性和可能性 - 不可能

探索与不可能性相关的英语习语，包括“pie in the sky”和“cry for the moon”。

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{not|never} in a (thousand|million|billion) years [短语]

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: I would not go back to that restaurant in a million years, the service was terrible.

a snowball's chance in hell [短语]

the slightest chance of something happening or being true

Ex: With the current economic conditions , the small startup had a snowball 's chance in hell of surviving .

a trip to the sun [短语]

something that seems impossible to occur

Ex: Asking for a salary increase of 500 % was like requesting a trip to the sun ; it was n't going to happen .

for love (or|nor) money [短语]

used to refer to something that cannot be done or obtained in any way

Ex: And you still ca n't get a good daily woman now to clean , not for love or money .

pie in the sky [短语]

something that is very good or desirable but highly unlikely to happen or be real

Ex: This talk of moving to Australia is all just pie in the sky .

by (any|no) stretch (of the imagination|) [短语]

used to refer to something that is impossible or is extremely hard to imagine or obtain

Ex: By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently .

no way [短语]

used to indicate that something is impossible, unacceptable, or absolutely will not happen under any conditions

Ex: No way are you borrowing my laptop after last time !

(the|that) ship has (long|) sailed [句子]

used to say that an offer or possibility is not renewable or available any more

Ex: If you were hoping to ask Mollie out , that ship has long sailed — she 's going to the dance with Peter .

to ill afford {sth} [短语]

to be unable to do or finish something without being harmed or suffering its consequences

Ex: We 're already over budget on this project , and we can ill afford any additional expenses .

point of no return [短语]

the time when it becomes impossible for one to return to a previous place or state or to make a different decision

Ex: After signing the contract , they had reached the point of no return , and there was no way to cancel the deal .

out of the question [短语]

not allowed or possible

Ex: Going on vacation this summer is out of the question due to work commitments .

when chickens have teeth [短语]

said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen

Ex: " I 'll lend you my vintage car when chickens have teeth , " he said , doubting he would ever let anyone borrow it .

when hell freezes over [句子]

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: " I 'll lend you my vintage sports car when hell freezes over , " he replied when asked for a loan .

cold day in hell [短语]

used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: " He 'll admit he was wrong when it 's a cold day in hell , " his friends said , acknowledging his stubbornness .

when two Sundays meet [句子]

used to say that one thinks that something will never happen

Ex: "I'll lend you my vintage car when two Sundays come together," he said, doubting he would ever let anyone borrow it.

over {one's} dead (body|corpse) [短语]

used to show that one will do whatever one can to stop something from happening

Ex: Over his dead body would he let her be blindsided by a man who caused her so much pain and worry .

to [cry] for the moon [短语]

to desire what cannot be achieved

Ex: Asking for a raise right after starting a new job is like crying for the moon ; you need to prove your worth first .

off the table [短语]

(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered

Ex: After the argument , the idea of a raise was off the table .

castle in the (air|sky) [短语]

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: His dream of becoming a billionaire without putting in any effort is nothing but a castle in the air .

no-go [形容词]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

不可能的

Ex: The car would n't start this morning , so it 's a no-go for our road trip .

今天早上车发动不了，所以我们的公路旅行没戏了。

确定性和可能性
Certainty	Uncertainty	不太可能的情况	不可能
运气与机会	Possibility	Likelihood	期望
Unexpected	Unbelievable	确定或不可避免