单词	likelihood
释义	likelihood noun like·​li·​hood ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d  : the chance that something will happen : probability There's very little likelihood of that happening. [=that is very unlikely to happen] changes that in all likelihood will be made soon [=changes that are very likely to be made soon] … a strong likelihood that he is correct … T. D. Anderson The likelihood of instability might increase because of the economic crisis. Fareed Zakaria … could reduce the likelihood of a fire in their convenience store by banning smoking in their building … Harriet E. Jones et al. Synonyms liability probability See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There is a strong likelihood that he will be reelected. the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high Recent Examples on the Web Baczewski said many people don't subscribe to the idea that skin color determines the likelihood of someone's success. Joshua Q. Nelson, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2022 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also appeared to play down the likelihood of a vote on a possible Australian republic during his current term. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Such an arrangement, the strategy went, reduced the likelihood of attracting the DC tax authorities. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a drug that reduces the likelihood of HIV infection during exposure. Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Tan thinks this is probably because the experiment specifically tested the likelihood of taking financial risks, which previous research has shown men are more likely to do. Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Psychological factors, distressing situations or genetics can increase the likelihood of someone considering, attempting or dying by suicide, according to SAMHSA. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Previous studies had shown that male bottlenose dolphins use social connections to increase the likelihood of finding a mate, per Science. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Sep. 2022 Finding the likelihood of an extreme weather event is similar. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see likely entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing likelihood in all likelihood maximum likelihood in all likelihood maximum likelihood Kids Definition likelihood noun like·​li·​hood ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d  : probability sense 1 In all likelihood we will go. likelihood noun as in probability the quality or state of being likely to occur the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance probability possibility plausibility credibility liability potentiality reasonableness feasibility viability reasonability plausibleness feasibleness Antonyms & Near Antonyms unlikelihood improbability unlikeliness dubiousness impracticability doubtfulness impracticality implausibility incredibility incredibleness See More
随便看	taking by surprise taking care of taking down taking effect taking exception taking for taking for a ride taking for granted taking hold taking hold (of) taking hold of taking in taking into account taking issue taking kindly to taking legal action taking off taking off (from) taking off (on) taking off after taking off from taking off on taking on taking one's time taking out

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。