| 单词 | likely |
| 释义 | likely['laikli]a. 有可能的, 合适的, 前途有望的ad. 或许, 可能相关词组:as likely as notIt is likely thatIt seems likely that likely like.ly AHD: [lºk“l¶] D.J. [6la!kli8]K.K. [6la!kli]adj.（形容词） like.li.er,like.li.est 1. Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable:可能的：具有或显示使某事成为可能的特征或品质：They are likely to become angry with him.他们可能会对他发怒2. Within the realm of credibility; plausible:象是可靠的；似乎有理的：not a very likely excuse.不太令人信服的理由3. Apparently appropriate or suitable:似乎合适的：显出很合适或适宜的：There were several likely candidates for the job.有好几个比较适合这项工作的人选4. Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising:有希望的：倾向于成功或得到预定效果的；有指望的：a likely topic for investigation.前景可观的调查主题5. Attractive; pleasant:漂亮的；有吸引力的：found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.在树荫下找到了宜人的野餐的好地方adv.Usage Problem （副词）【用法疑难】 Probably.可能的语源:1. Middle English likly 中古英语 likly 2. from Old English gel&9{ºcl&9{º}c} from gel&9{ºc} [similar] 源自 古英语 gel&9{ºcl&9{º}c} 源自 gel&9{ºc} [相似的] 3. and from Old Norse l&9{ºkligr} from l&9{ºkr} [similar] * see l&9{º}k- 并源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 l&9{ºkligr} 源自 l&9{ºkr} [类似的] *参见 l&9{º}k- 用法:1. Used as an adverblikely is most commonly preceded by a qualifier such as very or quite : 作为副词用时，likely 前通常会有修饰性的词，如 very 或 quite ： He will quite likely require some help with his classes. 在学习上他极可能需要帮助。 2. 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: 但在受过教育的人的写作中，likely 前不加任何修饰的用法很普遍， 虽然在非常正式的文体中最好避免这种用法，但不应该将它看作是不正确的用法： They'll likely buy a new car this year. See Usage Note at &b{liable} 他们今年可能会买辆新车 参见 liable |
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