英语词汇“likely”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

likely

/ˈlʌɪkli

adjective (likelier, likeliest)

1Such as well might happen or be true; probable: speculation on the likely effect of opting out [with clause]: it was likely that he would make a televised statement [with infinitive]: sales are likely to drop further...

It is likely that many Australian homes do not even have a Bible, and those that do, leave it unread.
If the legs move at each strain it is likely that the cow will calve without too much trouble.
We are still finalising the design but it is likely that these specific premises will be affected.

Synonyms

probable, distinctly possible, to be expected, odds-on, on, possible, credible, plausible, believable, within the bounds of possibility, imaginable;

expected, anticipated, natural, prospective, predictable, predicted, foreseeable, ten to one, liable;

sure, destined, fated;

in the wind, in the air

informal on the cards, a pound to a penny

2Apparently suitable; promising: a likely-looking spot...

Fay's apparent sweet tooth is likely to be rooted in a problem with blood sugar balance.
I was just in a foul mood or something like that, most likely, so accept my humblest apologies.
One reason for Essex's likely limitation on imported labour is the high cost of housing.

Synonyms

suitable, appropriate, apposite, fit, fitting, acceptable, proper, right;

reasonable, promising, hopeful

likely to succeed, promising, talented, gifted

informal up-and-coming

adverb

Probably: we will most likely go to a bar...

By the laws of probability, the culprit was most likely an obnoxious American tourist.
Maybe even him, if he was strong enough, but more then likely the older females would fight.
I explained it was most likely the blonde hair making my skin colour look different in contrast.

Synonyms

probably, in all probability, presumably, no doubt, doubtlessly

informal like enough, (as) like as not

Usage

In standard British English, when likely is used as an adverb it must be preceded by a submodifier such as very, most, or more, as in we will most likely see him later. In informal US English, use without a submodifier is very common and not regarded as incorrect, as in we will likely see him later.

Phrases

a likely story

as likely as not

not likely!

Derivatives

likeliness

noun ...

These questions address different aspects of confidence relating to the size of bribes, the possibility of additional requests, and the likeliness of opportunism.
A final possibility centres around a likeliness that exercise success here was more due to the presence of fun and enjoyment, than the use of distraction.
Yet another problem is the high degree of likeliness that a defendant possibly subject to the death penalty if found guilty will be found guilty.

Origin

Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like¹).

单词	likely
释义	likely /ˈlʌɪkli / adjective (likelier, likeliest) 1Such as well might happen or be true; probable: speculation on the likely effect of opting out [with clause]: it was likely that he would make a televised statement [with infinitive]: sales are likely to drop further... It is likely that many Australian homes do not even have a Bible, and those that do, leave it unread. If the legs move at each strain it is likely that the cow will calve without too much trouble. We are still finalising the design but it is likely that these specific premises will be affected. Synonyms probable, distinctly possible, to be expected, odds-on, on, possible, credible, plausible, believable, within the bounds of possibility, imaginable; expected, anticipated, natural, prospective, predictable, predicted, foreseeable, ten to one, liable; sure, destined, fated; in the wind, in the air informal on the cards, a pound to a penny 2Apparently suitable; promising: a likely-looking spot... Fay's apparent sweet tooth is likely to be rooted in a problem with blood sugar balance. I was just in a foul mood or something like that, most likely, so accept my humblest apologies. One reason for Essex's likely limitation on imported labour is the high cost of housing. Synonyms suitable, appropriate, apposite, fit, fitting, acceptable, proper, right; reasonable, promising, hopeful likely to succeed, promising, talented, gifted informal up-and-coming adverb Probably: we will most likely go to a bar... By the laws of probability, the culprit was most likely an obnoxious American tourist. Maybe even him, if he was strong enough, but more then likely the older females would fight. I explained it was most likely the blonde hair making my skin colour look different in contrast. Synonyms probably, in all probability, presumably, no doubt, doubtlessly informal like enough, (as) like as not Usage In standard British English, when likely is used as an adverb it must be preceded by a submodifier such as very, most, or more, as in we will most likely* see him later. In informal US English, use without a submodifier is very common and not regarded as incorrect, as in we will likely see him later. Phrases a likely story as likely as not not likely! Derivatives likeliness noun ... These questions address different aspects of confidence relating to the size of bribes, the possibility of additional requests, and the likeliness of opportunism. A final possibility centres around a likeliness that exercise success here was more due to the presence of fun and enjoyment, than the use of distraction. Yet another problem is the high degree of likeliness that a defendant possibly subject to the death penalty if found guilty will be found guilty. Origin Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr* (see like¹).
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