likely

likely

形容词 (Adjective)

1. 有可能的，很可能的
2. 合适的，适当的
3. 可信的，可靠的
4. 相似的，类似的

词语辨析

likely 与 probable 的区别在于程度，likely 指某事有很大可能性发生，probable 则是指某事有可能发生，但不如 likely 那么确定。

likely 与 possible 的区别在于可能性，likely 表示某事非常可能发生，而 possible 则表示某事在理论上可行。

词汇扩充

• most likely 最有可能的
• highly likely 高度可能的
• unlikely 不太可能的
• unlikely event 不太可能发生的事件
• unlikeliness 不可能性

近义词

probable, possible, plausible, believable

反义词

unlikely, improbable, doubtful, incredible

名词 (Noun)

1. 有希望的人或物

柯林斯词典 (Collins Dictionary)

likely (adjective): If something is likely to happen, it will probably happen or is expected.

likely (adverb): You use likely to indicate that something is probably true or will probably happen in the circumstances.

likely (noun): If someone or something has a particular likelihood of doing or being a particular thing, they have a particular chance of doing or being that thing.

牛津词典 (Oxford Dictionary)

likely (adjective): Such as well might happen or be true; probable.

likely (adverb): In all probability.

likely (noun): A person or thing likely to succeed or to be chosen.

用法 (Usage)

1. "It is likely to rain tomorrow." - "明天有可能下雨。"

2. "He is the most likely candidate for the job." - "他是这个工作最有可能的候选人。"

3. "It is highly likely that she will come." - "她极有可能会来。"

4. "It is unlikely that they will win the match." - "他们不太可能赢得这场比赛。"

例句 (Examples)

1. It is likely to rain tomorrow. - 明天有可能下雨。
2. He is the most likely candidate for the job. - 他是这个工作最有可能的候选人。
3. It is highly likely that she will come. - 她极有可能会来。
4. It is unlikely that they will win the match. - 他们不太可能赢得这场比赛。
5. It is probable that he will arrive late. - 他很可能会迟到。
6. That scenario is possible, but not very likely. - 那个情景是可能的，但不太可能发生。
7. The likely explanation for the noise is a loose pipe. - 这个声音的可能解释是一根松动的管子。
8. It is plausible that he could have acted alone. - 他可能独自行动是合理的。
9. The witness provided a believable account of the incident. - 目击者提供了一个可信的事情经过。
10. It is improbable that he will attend the meeting. - 他不太可能参加会议。
11. His explanation sounds doubtful to me. - 他的解释听起来让我感到怀疑。
12. The story he told was simply incredible. - 他讲的故事简直难以置信。
13. She is a likely candidate for the position. - 她是该职位的有希望人选。
14. The likely outcome of the negotiations is a compromise. - 谈判的可能结果是妥协。
15. The likely winner of the competition will be announced tomorrow. - 这个比赛的可能获胜者将在明天公布。
16. He is a likely lad, full of energy and ambition. - 他是个有希望的小伙子，充满活力和雄心。
17. She is the most likely to succeed in her career. - 她是最有可能在事业上成功的人。
18. It is likely that he will get the promotion. - 他很可能会得到晋升。
19. It is likely to be a busy day at work. - 工作上可能会很忙碌的一天。
20. It is unlikely for him to be late. - 他不太可能迟到。
21. It is unlikely that they will reach an agreement. - 他们不太可能达成协议。