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单词 unlikely
释义 unlikely

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/

adjective (NOT EXPECTED)
F0 [only before noun] not the same as you would normally expect: » He seems an unlikely-looking doctor (= he is not what I expect a doctor to look like).
adjective (NOT PROBABLE)
B1 not probable or likely to happen: » [+ (that)] It's pretty unlikely (that) they'll turn up now - it's nearly ten o'clock.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑AchievableThesaurus+: ↑Impossible and improbableWord Builder:Nouns: likelihoodAdjectives: likely, unlikely
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Extra Examples:» The lack of evidence means that the case is unlikely to go to court.» The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.» Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.» Let's face it, our team is most unlikely to win.» This film is unlikely to attract large audiences unless it is given a big push in the media.
adjective (PROBABLY NOT TRUE)
C2 [only before noun] probably not true: » When I asked what he was doing there, he came up with some unlikely explanation.
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