likely
UK/'laikli/US
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adj.
Probable; having a good chance of occurring; reasonably expected.
可能的；有可能的；适合的
adv.
Probably; in all probability.
可能；或许；大概
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlikelyother
=likely
Common Collocations
- 1.most likely最可能的
- 2.unlikely不太可能的
- 3.likely to可能会
Example Sentences
- 1.
Rain is likely to occur this afternoon.
- 2.
The likely candidate for the position is well-qualified.
- 3.
A nuclear accident is likely to cause environmental disaster.