likelihood
noun[U]
uk/ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/us/ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/C2
thechancethat something willhappen:
可能,可能性Thislatestdisputegreatlyincreasesthe likelihoodofastrike.最近的这场冲突极大地增加了罢工的可能性。
[+ that]There iseverylikelihoodthatmorejobswill belostlaterthisyear.今年晚些时候很可能会有更多的人失业。
There is little likelihood nowthatinterestrateswill come downfurther.现在利率进一步下降的可能性几乎为零。
the chance of something happening
- chanceThere's a good chance he'll resign.
- probabilityWhat's the probability of winning?
- oddsWhat are the odds that she takes him back?
- likelihoodThe treaty increases the likelihood that the cease-fire will hold.
- possibilityThere's a distinct possibility I won't be able to make it to the pub tonight.
in all likelihood
C2
almostcertainly:
几乎肯定的In all likelihood everything will go toplan.一切几乎肯定会按计划进行。
Possible and probable
- always
- anything's possibleidiom
- arguably
- as never beforeidiom
- auspiciously
- bea safe betidiom
- bet
- fair
- it isn't over until the fat lady singsidiom
- lean
- lean towards sth
- liable
- likely
- manage
- maybe
- probably
- prospective
- prospectively
- realm
- tip