| 单词 | likely |
| 释义 | likely —likely /ˈlaɪ.kli/ adjective ► B1 describes something that will probably happen or is expected: » Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.» What's the likely outcome of this whole business?» I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely.» [+ that] It's quite likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year.→ OPPOSITE UNLIKELY(Cf. ↑unlikely)Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probableWord Builder:–Nouns: likelihood–Adjectives: likely, unlikely• • • Extra Examples:» Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.» She made a rough estimate of the likely cost.» Disney's latest production looks likely to be their most successful ever.» It is likely that the suspects have left the country by now.» The study showed that one in twelve women is likely to develop breast cancer.adverb as likely as notC1 probably: » As likely as not, she'll end up in court over this problem.Thesaurus+: ↑Possible and probablemost/very likelyC1 very probably: » Most likely he'll turn up late..not likely!B1 INFORMAL certainly not!: » "Do you want to come running with me?" "Not likely!" |
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