probable

• 很可能发生或属实的；有较大可能性成为事实的。

Likely to happen or be the case.

1. Likely to happenB1formal

   Something that is likely to occur or be true, but not certain.

   可能发生的

   • It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
   • The probable outcome of the election is still uncertain.
   • She is the probable winner of the competition.

   同义词apparentexpectedlikelyodds-onostensibleplausiblepossiblepresumablereasonableseeming

   反义词doubtfulimprobableunlikely

2. B2formal

   Based on evidence or logic, something that can be reasonably expected.

   很可能的

   • The probable cause of the accident was driver error.
   • A probable explanation for the delay is traffic.
   • The doctor gave a probable diagnosis based on the symptoms.

   同义词anticipatedcredibleexpectedlikelyplausiblereasonable

   反义词doubtfulimprobableuncertainunlikely

• 名词，指很可能会发生或存在的事情，常用于统计或逻辑语境中。

A noun referring to something that is likely to happen or be the case, often used in statistical or logical contexts.

不可数

1. Likely candidate or outcomeB2formal

   A person or thing that is likely to be chosen or to happen.

   可能的候选者

   • She is a probable for the lead role in the play.
   • The team's win is a probable given their current form.
   • He is considered a probable for the promotion.

   同义词contenderfavorite