likelihood
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT The likelihood of something happening is how likely it is to happen. 可能性
The likelihood of infection is minimal. 传染的可能性微乎其微。
2. N-SING If something is a likelihood, it is likely to happen. 可能发生的事情
But the likelihood is that people would be willing to pay if they were certain that their money was going to a good cause. 但有可能的是,如果人们确信自己的钱将用于善事,他们会愿意出钱的。
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likelihood /ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd/
剑桥词典
- the chance that something will happen
可能,可能性
This latest dispute greatly increases the likelihood of a strike . 最近的这场冲突极大地增加了罢工的可能性。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] There is every likelihood that more jobs will be lost later this year . 今年晚些时候很可能会有更多的人失业。
There is little likelihood now that interest rates will come down further . 现在利率进一步下降的可能性几乎为零。
in all likelihood
almost certainly
几乎肯定的
In all likelihood everything will go to plan . 一切几乎肯定会按计划进行。 返回 likelihood