确定性和可能性 - Possibility

探索英语习语如“read the tea leaves”和“the sky is the limit”如何与英语中的可能性相关。

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ten to one [短语]

extremely likely

Ex: Considering the dark clouds and thunder , it 's ten to one it 's going to rain soon .

the sky is the limit [句子]

used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success

Ex: In the world of technology , the sky is the limit for innovation and advancements .

while the getting [is] good [短语]

before the opportunity to do or achieve something passes

Ex:

to [come] {one's} way [短语]

(of something good) to happen or become available to one

Ex: He never expected love to come his way , but then he met someone special .

to [be] in the air [短语]

to get the feeling that something is about to happen

Ex:

if worst comes to worst [句子]

used for saying if the worst possible or most difficult thing happens

Ex: If worst comes to worst and the weather gets really bad , we 'll cancel the outdoor event .

storm is brewing [句子]

used to say that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Ex:

when push [come] to shove [短语]

used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

Ex: They were known for always having each other 's backs but when push came to shove , they acted as if they did n't even know each other .

to [stand] a chance [短语]

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

Ex: Without a good plan , our project does n't stand a chance of succeeding .

to [read] the tea leaves [短语]

to be able to say or estimate what is about to happen in the future

Ex: The fashion designer carefully observed runway shows , attempting to read the tea leaves of the industry and stay ahead of emerging trends .

on paper [短语]

theoretically rather than practically

Ex: On paper , the project seemed perfect , but we encountered unforeseen challenges during execution .

cloud on the horizon [短语]

something that will be troublesome or problematic in the near future

Ex: Despite their success , there 's a cloud on the horizon in the form of increased competition .

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