likely

• 表示某事很可能会发生或很可能是真的，强调有较大可能性；也可指某人或某物看起来合适、有希望。

Describes something that is probable or expected to happen.

1. ProbableA2formal

   Having a high probability of happening or being true.

   可能的

   • It is likely to rain this afternoon.
   • She is the likely winner of the competition.
   • A likely outcome of the negotiations is a compromise.

   同义词anticipatedcredibleexpectedplausiblepresumableprobable

   反义词doubtfulimprobableunlikely

2. Suitable or promisingB2formal

   Appearing to be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

   合适的

   • He is a likely candidate for the job.
   • This is a likely spot for a picnic.
   • They found a likely location for the new store.

   同义词appropriateaptfithopefulpromisingsuitable

• 副词，表示“很可能”或“大概”，用于根据证据或推理说明某事预计会发生或是真的。也可作形容词，表示“可能的”。

An adverb meaning 'probably' or 'in all probability.' It is used to express that something is expected to happen or be true based on evidence or reasoning. It can also function as an adjective.

1. ProbablyA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected to happen or be true.

   可能

   • She will likely arrive late due to traffic.
   • The weather will likely improve by the weekend.
   • He is likely to win the competition.

   同义词doubtlesslyin all likelihoodin all probabilityno doubtpresumablyprobablyundoubtedly

   反义词unlikely