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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

probable

英  [ˈprɒbəbəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 可能的

    If you say that something is probable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen.

    近义词

    likely

    反义词

    improbable , unlikely

    双语例句

    例：

    It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition.

    该药物可能治标不治本。

    例：

    A bomb was the incident's most probable cause.

    炸弹很有可能是引起这次事故的原因。

    2. 可能（拥有）的

    You can use probable to describe a role or function that someone or something is likely to have.

    近义词

    likely

    双语例句

    例：

    their probable presidential candidate.

    他们可能当选总统的候选人。

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