Chinese phrase
可能无法〜 kě néng wú fǎ 〜
Meaning
may not be able to ___
When to use it
Says that someone may not be able to do something. It suits cautious statements about plans, tasks, or results and has a neutral, polite tone.
Example dialogue
这项工作 可能无法 按时完成。 zhè xiàng gōng zuò kě néng wú fǎ àn shí wán chéng
We may not be able to complete this work on time.
那我们可以申请延期吗？ nà wǒ men ké yǐ shēn qǐng yán qī ma
Then can we apply for an extension?