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可能会引发

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines '可能' (kě néng, 'possibly/may'), '会' (huì, 'will/can'), and '引发' (yǐn fā, 'to trigger/to cause'). '可能' indicates probability, '会' reinforces the likelihood or future outcome, and '引发' specifies the action of causing something to happen, often something negative or a chain reaction. It is used to express a potential consequence or result.

Sample sentences

这种行为可能会引发严重的后果。

This kind of behavior may lead to serious consequences.

不当的操作可能会引发系统崩溃。

Improper operation might cause a system crash.

新的政策可能会引发社会各界的广泛讨论。

The new policy could trigger widespread discussion among all sectors of society.

Quick facts

connotation:Often used to warn about potential negative outcomes, but can also be neutral or positive depending on the context of what is being 'triggered'.

structure_breakdown:可能 (possibly/may) + 会 (will/can) + 引发 (trigger/cause)

Often used with

可能会引发争议 (may trigger controversy)

可能会引发一系列问题 (might cause a series of problems)

可能会引发恐慌 (could cause panic)

可能会引发变革 (might lead to changes)

可能会引发冲突 (could trigger conflict)

Mnemonic

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Example

这种行为可能会引发严重的后果。

This kind of behavior may lead to serious consequences.

不当的操作可能会引发系统崩溃。

Improper operation might cause a system crash.