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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

likely

英  [ˈlaɪkli]
    

[ADJ, ADV]

    ADJ. 形容词

  • likelier , likeliest

    1. 可能的

    You use likely to indicate that something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation.

    近义词

    probable , apt , expected , liable , anticipated

    反义词

    unlikely

    双语例句

    例：

    Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome.

    专家们表示，结果仍有可能是投赞成票。

    例：

    If this is your first baby, it's far more likely that you'll get to the hospital too early.

    如果是第一胎，你就很有可能会过早赶来医院。

    2. 很可能地

    If someone or something is likely to do a particular thing, they will very probably do it.

    双语例句

    例：

    In the meantime the war of nerves seems likely to continue.

    同时，心理战似乎很有可能继续下去。

    例：

    Once people have seen that something actually works, they are much more likely to accept change.

    当人们见到成效时便更能接受改变。

    ADV. 副词
  • 1. 很可能

    If something will likely happen, it will probably happen.

    近义词

    probably

    双语例句

    例：

    Profit will most likely have risen by about $25 million.

    利润将有可能增长2500万美元左右。

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