poss
poss — 形容詞
- posspositive
- possercomparative
- possestsuperlative
1. short for 'possible' — used in casual conversation or informal writing to say th
可能（口語）
非正式口語中表示「可能的」
short for 'possible' — used in casual conversation or informal writing to say that something can happen, be done, or be true.
Mateo asked if Friday was poss for the meeting, and I said yes.
Mateo 問說星期五開會是否 poss，我說可以。
poss: used as predicative adjective answering 'if possible'
The librarian said it was not poss to keep those books for three weeks.
圖書館員說那些書不可能借三個星期。
it + be + not + poss + to-infinitive
Felix checked his phone to see if Saturday was still poss for the camping trip.
Felix 看了手機，想知道星期六去露營是否還 poss。
Bao texted his brother to ask if a quick visit on Sunday morning was poss.
Bao 傳簡訊給哥哥，問星期天早上快速拜訪是否 poss。
- impossible
the direct opposite
文法句型
it + be + poss + to-infinitive
be + poss + for + person
用法筆記
Only used in very informal contexts such as text messages, notes, or casual speech. Avoid in academic writing, formal letters, or professional reports — always use 'possible' in those settings.
常見錯誤
poss — 縮寫
1. a short written form of 'possessive' — used in grammar notes, textbooks, and lin
所有格
文法註記中表示所有關係的縮寫
a short written form of 'possessive' — used in grammar notes, textbooks, and linguistic descriptions to label words that show ownership, belonging, or a similar relationship.
In the grammar lesson, the teacher asked students to underline every poss pronoun.
在文法課上，老師要求學生標出每一個 poss 代名詞。
poss pronoun: the abbreviated label in grammar instruction
The wall chart listed poss adjectives like 'my', 'your', and 'their' in red ink.
牆上的圖表用紅筆列出了 poss 形容詞，像是「my」、「your」和「their」。
Nora circled 'her' as a poss determiner in the sentence about the lost wallet.
Nora 在描述錢包遺失的句子中圈出「her」這個 poss 限定詞。
The textbook explained that 'mine' is a poss pronoun while 'my' is a poss adjective.
課本解釋道，「mine」是 poss 代名詞，而「my」是 poss 形容詞。
- possessive
the full form used in normal writing and speech
文法句型
poss + noun (e.g. poss pronoun, poss determiner)
用法筆記
Common in grammar textbooks, worksheets, and linguistic papers as a shorthand label. In running text, write 'possessive' in full.
2. a short written form of 'possible' — used in notes, schedules, calendars, and in
可能（縮寫）
筆記行程中表示可能的縮寫
a short written form of 'possible' — used in notes, schedules, calendars, and informal messages to indicate that a time, plan, or arrangement might work.
The note on the fridge said 'dinner at 7 if poss' and had a smiley face.
冰箱上的字條寫著「晚餐七點 if poss」，旁邊還畫了笑臉。
if poss: the most common written abbreviation for 'if possible'
Baraka sent a text saying 'call me tomorrow if poss to talk about the plan'.
Baraka 傳訊息說「明天 if poss 打電話給我討論計畫」。
On the whiteboard, the manager wrote 'Friday poss' next to the team meeting time.
經理在白板上寫了「星期五 poss」放在團隊開會時間旁邊。
Mira checked the shared calendar and saw 'Thursday poss' beside the project review slot.
Mira 查看了共用行事曆，在專案審查時段旁邊看到「星期四 poss」。
- possible
the full form used in standard writing
- impossible
sometimes abbreviated as 'imposs' in the same note-taking style
文法句型
if poss
[day] + poss
poss + time
用法筆記
Appears in quick handwritten or typed notes, especially in workplace calendars and personal reminders. Do not use in formal correspondence.