chance

n.①可能性 [+ of（ doing）sth.；+that clause]:As long as you have direct control over your goal,you have a much higher chance of suceess．（北京高考）②[C]机会，时机[+of sth.；+to do sth.;+for sb.to do sth.] ③[U]偶然，碰巧

【辨析】chance opportunity

【搭配】bychance偶然，碰巧

take one's chances运气

the chances are（that）…可能……

there is a chance that…有可能……