likely
['laikli]
adj.可能的, 可信的
adv.很可能
例句与用法:
I've heard whispers that the firm is likely to go bankrupt.
我听到传闻说公司很可能要破产。
I think I'm likely to get the job, but if Bob applies for it too it/he could queer my pitch.
我想我很可能得到这份工作,可是假设鲍勃也申请的话,那[他]可能使我的计画落空。
The proposed tax changes are likely to prove a banana skin for the Government.
建议中的税务变动很可能给政府带来无穷后患。
As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.
很可能她把这事忘得一乾二净。
They'll very likely ask for an increase in the budget.
他们很可能会要求增加预算。
I'm likely to be very busy tomorrow.
明天我可能很忙。
词形变化:
形容词比较级: likelier | 形容词最高级: likeliest |
a.
1. 很可能的[+to-v][+that]
John is likely to be in London this autumn.
今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。
2. 适当的, 正合要求的[(+for)]
The park is a likely place for the picnic.
这公园倒是个适合野餐的地方。
ad.
很可能
We will most likely be late.
我们很有可能会迟到。
likely
形容词比较级:likelier, more likely
形容词最高级:likeliest, most likely
副词比较级:likelier, more likely
副词最高级:likeliest, most likely
词形变化:
形容词比较级: likelier | 形容词最高级: likeliest |
同义词:
liable | apt | probable | possible | prone | expected | prospective | on the cards | in the cards | in the offing | tending | probably | promising | odds-on | expectable | potential | hopeful | anticipated | presumable | credible | fitting | conceivable | seemly | appropriate | apposite | becoming | proper | befitting | believable | opportune | suitable | reasonable | applicable | tenable | congruous | doubtlessly | in all probability | apparently | accessible | expectant | contingent | easily | achievable | in | probability | all | in all likelihood | belike | subject |
反义词:
unlikely |
词义辨析:
同义:
a.很可能的
probable
apt
liable
odds-on
promising
hopeful
expectable
anticipated
presumable
a.可靠的, 可信的
believable
credible
tenable
conceivable
reasonable
plousible
a.恰当的, 适合的
appropriate
apposite
suitable
proper
befitting
fitting
becoming
seemly
congruous
applicable
opportune
ad.很可能
probably
in all probability
doubtlessly
同义参见:
apparently
accessible
contingent
expectant
achievable
potential
possible
easily
反义:
a.很可能的
unlikely
likely['laikli]adj.1.■可信的;似乎有理的;(像是)可靠的;可能是真的2.■很可能的;可能会发生的3.■适合的;适当的;如所期望的4.■有希望的;有出息的;前途有望的;大有可能成功的5.■[方言]漂亮的;吸引人的;和蔼可亲的;愉快的adv.1.■(很)可能 [前面常有 more, quite 或 very 等修饰]反义词unlikelyindisposedA likely story (或 tale)!说得倒像真的似的! 我根本不相信!(as) likely as not说不定;很可能;多半;或许 [亦作 most (或 very) likely]likely enough恐怕,也许Not likely ![口语]不可能!才不呢![表示拒绝或否定的强调说法]变形adj.more likely 或 likeliermost likely 或 likeliest
likelylikely[ˈlaikli]adj.(-lier, more likely; -liest, most likely)1.■很可能(发生)的2.■可相信的, 似真的3.■有希望的4.■适合的, 恰当的5.■漂亮的, 吸引人的a likely story可能是真实的故事a likely young man一个有希望的青年She is not likely to come next month.她下月很可能不来。It is very likely that he will not consent.很可能他不会同意。I have found a likely house at last.最后我找到了一间合适的房子。
词性变化likely[ˈlaikli]adv.1.■或许, 可能, 大概I'll very likely be at home all day.我可能整天都呆在家里。
参考词汇likely;possible;probable;意思都含“可能的”。1.■likely 系常用词, 指“从表面迹象来看很有可能”, 如:The likely out come of the contest varies from moment to moment.比赛结果可能每分钟都在变化。2.■possible 指“由于有适当的条件和方法, 某事可能发生或做到”, 强调“客观上有可能”, 但常含有“实际希望很小”的意思, 如:It is possible to go to the moon now.现在有可能登上月球。3.■probable 语气比 possible 强, 指“有根据、合情理、值得相信的事物, 带有‘大概’、‘很可能’”的意思, 如:l don't think the story is probable.我觉得那故事不大可能。
(likelier, likeliest)
- such as well might happen or be true; probable
很可能的
speculation on the likely effect of opting out.
思考退出后可能产生的影响。
[with clause]it was likely that he would make a televised statement.
他很可能会发表电视声明。
[with infinitive]sales are likely to drop further.
销售额很可能继续下降。 - apparently suitable; promising
看上去适合的,有前途的
a likely-looking spot.
看上去很合适的地方。
■appearing to have vigour or ability
看上去精力充沛(或有能力)的
likely lads.
有能力的年轻人。
- probably
很可能地
we will most likely go to a bar.
我们很有可能去酒吧。
a likely story
- used to express disbelief of an account or excuse
[表示对陈述和借口的怀疑]编出来的吧,假的吧
‘She's your lodger? A likely story!’.
“她是你的房客?谁信啊?”。
- probably
很可能
I won't take their pills, because as likely as not they'd poison me.
我才不吃他们的药呢,他们很有可能要毒死我。
- (informal)certainly not; I refuse
(非正式)当然不,我不干
‘Are you going home?’ ‘Not likely!’.
“你要回家吗?”“当然不!”。
likeliness
noun
语源
- Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)
- In standard British English the adverb likely must be preceded by a submodifier such as very, most, or more, as in we will most likely see him laterIn informal US English, use without a submodifier is very common and not regarded as incorrect, as in we will likely see him later
likely
形容词 likely:
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
同义词:probable
expected to become or be; in prospect
within the realm of credibility
副词 likely:
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
likely
■Don't wander about the room like that. Get something to do.
不要那样在房间里乱走,找点事情做。
■Trust you to dream up a crazy scheme like this!
亏你想得出这种异想天开的计划!
■Fear spread through the crowd like a contagion.
人们心中的恐惧像瘟疫一样蔓延开来。
■People like to hear propitious sentences.
人们都喜欢听吉利的话。
■It'll rain this afternoon, as like as not.
今天下午很可能要下雨。
■The meeting is not likely to be held today.
今天会议不大可能召开了。
■Our firm is likely to reap a big profit this year.
今年我们公司很可能获得巨额利润。
■He doesn't like people praising him.
他不喜欢别人赞扬他。
■They'll very likely come by car.
他们多半坐汽车来。
■They'll very likely ask for an increase in the budget.
他们很可能会要求增加预算。
■Noticing that there was likely to be trouble, they sneaked away.
他们看到有可能发生麻烦,就悄悄离开了。
■He is like a cock who though the sun has risen to hear him crow.
他像一只以为太阳出来是为了听他啼声的雄鸡。
■He burst out crying like a child.
他像孩子一样忽然哭起来。
■He talks like a parrot and just repeats what he heard.
他只是鹦鹉学舌,拾人牙慧罢了。
■He is likely to arrive at any time.
他可能随时会到。
■He strutted about the street like a gaudy fighting cock.
他在街上大摇大摆地走,像一只绚丽好斗的公鸡。
■An idea popped into his mind like a flash.
他头脑里突然闪过一个念头。
■He doesn't like anything I do or say.
他对我所说的所做的一概不喜欢。
■It was like him to come down to brass tacks.
他就是这个脾气,说话单刀直入。
■He was very frightened and clinging on like mad.
他怕极了,手一直死死抓住不放。
■He treats his wife like a slave.
他把妻子当作奴隶看待。
■His health is likely to get worse.
他的健康可能会恶化。
■He used to crap around like that.
他老做那样的傻事。
■He acquitted himself like a hero.
他表现得像个英雄。
■He said he would drop her like a hot potato.
他说他会把她像烫手的东西一样迫不及待地扔掉。
■He accepted the offer like a shot.
他迫不及待地接受了这一提议。
■It seem that everybody like the zebra.
似乎每个人都喜欢斑马。
■But the boss said we were likely to work overtime today.
但是老板说我们今天很可能要加班。
■You'll like her once you get to know her.
你一旦了解她,就喜欢她了。
■You mustn't let him walk over you like that.
你不能让他那麽欺负你。
■What do you like doing in your spare time?
你在闲暇时喜欢做什么?
■You're at liberty to say what you like.
你尽可畅所欲言。
■How do you steal a kiss from a girl like that?
你怎么赢得像那样了不起的女孩的吻的?
■Do you like to see a movie with me?
你想和我去看电影吗?
■Would you like a cup of malt whisky?
你想喝杯麦芽威士忌吗?
■Do you feel like going to a movie?
你想看电影吗?
■Would you like some tomato juice?
你想要些番茄汁吗?
■Would you like a cup of chocolate?
你想要杯巧克力饮料吗?
■Do you know if they like this new item?
你知道他们是否喜欢这个新品种?
■Those new pills you gave me worked like a charm.
你给我的那些新药丸真是药到病除。
■If you go now, you're likely to hit the rush hour.
你要是现在走,可能正赶上交通拥挤的时刻。
■Would you like some tomato paste?
你要西红柿酱吗?
■A man of great ability like him will eventually reach the top.
像他这样才能出众的人终究会升到最上层的。
■Meeting you here like this is positively surreal!
像这样与你在此相逢真好比一场梦!
■How did a mistake like that slip by the printers?
像那样的一个错误怎么被排字工人忽略过去了呢?
■Stop jingling your keys like that.
别把钥匙弄得叮当乱响。
■Don't speak like that. It sounds insincere to me.
别这样讲话,这样我听起来感到不诚恳。
■In time you'll grow to like him.
到时候你会喜欢他的。
■Even though you do not like it, you must do it.
即使你不喜欢这工作,你也得做。
■I don't like French food even at the best of times.
即使在情况最好的时候,我也不喜欢法国菜。