likely

[ˈlaɪkli]
  • 释义
  • adj.

    可能的;有…倾向的;合适的; 预料的; 有希望的; 似乎合适的; 仿佛恰当的;

  • adv.

    可能; 或许;

  • 词义辨析
  • likely, apt
  • 这两个词都有“有…可能的”意思。apt强调天生的或习惯性的倾向; likely则强调客观上某事有可能发生。
  • likely, possible, probable
  • 这三个词均表示“可能”。
    1.probable常指有较大的可能性,表示客观上潜在的可能性,较有根据和充分理由而值得相信的事,意味着经过权衡正反两方面的理由后而相信的事大概会发生的,常译作“很可能”。
    2.possible指有可能小,但强调客观上有可能性,且常有可能性较小的暗示。
    3.likely作形容词时意为“很可能,大概,也许”,侧重表示从表面迹象看来某人有可能做某事或某事有可能发生。
  • liable，apt，likely，prone，subject
  • 这些形容词都含“倾向于……的、易于……的”之意。
    liable指易于产生某种不利的结果，侧重偶然性，常表示警告或提醒。
    apt口语中常用，指自然的或习惯的倾向，无特殊的褒贬意味，常指在一般情况下发生的事。
    likely侧重可能性，用于指将来，预言希望或所不希望的结果。
    prone多用于人，着重其本性，或倾向于某种错误、弱点或不良行为等。
    subject指确实可以察觉的倾向，也就是总结出来的规律。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    What are some of the practical benefits likely to be of this line of research?

    这一研究方法可能会产生哪些实际效益？

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 2、

    They, too, would be likely to exact a high price for their cooperation.

    他们也可能会为提供合作而索要高价。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 3、

    We are likely to fall into step with them.

    我们可能接受他们的意见.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 4、

    The wording is likely to lead to ambiguity.

    这种措词可能会引出歧义.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 5、

    His intimacy with Japan makes him the likely choice as ambassador to that country.

    他是日本通,很可能被委派为驻日大使.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 6、

    Speculation centred on a likely bid price of 380p a share.

    大多数人猜测买方出价可能为每股380便士。

    柯林斯例句
  • 7、

    The bitter split which has developed within Solidarity is likely to harden further into separation.

    团结工会内部已产生的不愉快分歧可能会进一步演变为分裂。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 8、

    Older drivers are more likely to be seriously injured because of the fragility of their bones.

    老司机由于骨骼脆化更有可能受重伤。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 9、

    As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.

    很可能她把这事忘得一干二净了.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 10、

    He is a skilled and ruthless leader who isn't likely to crumble under pressure.

    他是个经验丰富、冷酷无情的领导，不会被压力击垮。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 11、

    Eating and drinking too much is likely to give one stomach trouble.

    暴食暴饮容易得胃病.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 12、

    This is as difficult a problem as you are likely to meet.

    像这样的难题,你可能会碰到.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 13、

    It's so cloudy and cold that it's likely to snow.

    天气又阴又冷,大半要下雪.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 14、

    If you don't make your choice in time, you are likely to fall between two stools.

    如果你不及时作出决定, 就会两头落空.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 15、

    The new Democratic Party is not likely to scare off voters.

    新成立的民主党不太可能吓跑选民。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 16、

    The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

    最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。

    《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 17、

    This decision is likely to upset a lot of people.

    这项决定很可能会使许多人不快。

    ——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 18、

    A team which is full of enthusiasm is more likely to win.

    情绪高涨的球队更可能获胜.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 19、

    None of Olive's relatives looked likely to pop off for the time being, thank God.

    感谢上帝，奥利芙所有的亲戚看上去暂时都没有翘辫子之虞。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 20、

    We aimed the microscope at a likely looking target.

    我们把显微镜对准了一个看起来合适的目标。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 21、

    They're likely to hold big fire sales to liquidate their inventory.

    他们可能会举行清仓大甩卖。

    柯林斯例句
  • 22、

    Adolescents are most likely to get into trouble when they're at a loose end.

    青少年无所事事的时候最容易惹出麻烦来。

    柯林斯例句
  • 23、

    Lower rates mean that firms are more likely to rack up profits in the coming months.

    更低的费率意味着各公司更有可能在未来的几个月中大幅获利。

    柯林斯例句
  • 24、

    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，孕妇很有可能会过早地赶到医院。

    柯林斯例句
  • 25、

    He's not likely to come tonight.

    他今晚不见得会来.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
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