英語(yǔ)解釋

likely

音標(biāo)['laikli]

likely是什么意思、likely怎么讀

likely漢語(yǔ)翻譯

a. 有可能的, 合適的, 前途有望的
ad. 或許, 可能
相關(guān)詞組:
as likely as not
It is likely that
It seems likely that

likely詞型變化

形容詞比較級(jí):likelier 最高級(jí):likeliest

likely詞意辨析

liable, apt, likely, prone, subject

這些形容詞均含“傾向于……的、易于……的”之意。
liable: 指易于產(chǎn)生某種不利的結(jié)果，側(cè)重偶然性，常表示警告或提醒。
apt: 口語(yǔ)中常用，指自然的或習(xí)慣的傾向，無(wú)特殊的褒貶意味，常指在一般情況下發(fā)生的事。
likely: 側(cè)重可能性，用于指將來(lái)，預(yù)言希望或所不希望的結(jié)果。
prone: 多用于人，著重其本性，或傾向于某種錯(cuò)誤、弱點(diǎn)或不良行為等。
subject: 指確實(shí)可以察覺(jué)的傾向，也就是總結(jié)出來(lái)的規(guī)律。

likely英語(yǔ)解釋

形容詞 likely:

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
同義詞：probable
expected to become or be; in prospect
同義詞：expected, potential
within the realm of credibility

副詞 likely:

with considerable certainty; without much doubt
同義詞：probably, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike

likely例句

I've heard whispers that the firm is likely to go bankrupt.
我聽(tīng)到傳聞?wù)f公司很可能要破產(chǎn)。
I think I'm likely to get the job, but if Bob applies for it too it/he could queer my pitch.
我想我很可能得到這份工作，可是假設(shè)鮑勃也申請(qǐng)的話，那[他]可能使我的計(jì)畫落空。
The proposed tax changes are likely to prove a banana skin for the Government.
建議中的稅務(wù)變動(dòng)很可能給政府帶來(lái)無(wú)窮後患。
As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.
很可能她把這事忘得一乾二凈。
They'll very likely ask for an increase in the budget.
他們很可能會(huì)要求增加預(yù)算。
I'm likely to be very busy tomorrow.
明天我可能很忙。

likely詳細(xì)解釋

like.ly

adj.（形容詞）
like.li.er,like.li.est
Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable:
可能的：具有或顯示使某事成為可能的特征或品質(zhì)：
例句：
They are likely to become angry with him.
他們可能會(huì)對(duì)他發(fā)怒

Within the realm of credibility; plausible:
象是可靠的；似乎有理的：
例句：
not a very likely excuse.
不太令人信服的理由

Apparently appropriate or suitable:
似乎合適的：顯出很合適或適宜的：
例句：
There were several likely candidates for the job.
有好幾個(gè)比較適合這項(xiàng)工作的人選

Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising:
有希望的：傾向于成功或得到預(yù)定效果的；有指望的：
例句：
a likely topic for investigation.
前景可觀的調(diào)查主題

Attractive; pleasant:
漂亮的；有吸引力的：
例句：
found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
在樹(shù)蔭下找到了宜人的野餐的好地方

adv.Usage Problem （副詞）【用法疑難】
Probably.
可能的

來(lái)源：
Middle English likly
中古英語(yǔ) likly
from Old English gelocloc from geloc [similar]
源自古英語(yǔ) gelocloc 源自 geloc [相似的]
and from Old Norse lokligr from lokr [similar] * see lok-
并源自古斯堪的納維亞語(yǔ) lokligr 源自 lokr [類似的] *參見(jiàn) lok-

Used as an adverblikely is most commonly preceded by a qualifier such as very or quite :
作為副詞用時(shí)，likely 前通常會(huì)有修飾性的詞，如 very 或 quite ：
例句：
He will quite likely require some help with his classes.
在學(xué)習(xí)上他極可能需要幫助。

But the unmodified use oflikely is common enough in educated writing, and though it might be better avoided in highly formal style,it should not be regarded as incorrect:
但在受過(guò)教育的人的寫作中，likely 前不加任何修飾的用法很普遍，雖然在非常正式的文體中最好避免這種用法，但不應(yīng)該將它看作是不正確的用法：
例句：
They`ll likely buy a new car this year. See Usage Note at liable
他們今年可能會(huì)買輛新車參見(jiàn) liable