詞語：likely
likely是什麼意思
簡明英漢詞典
likely
[5laikli]
adj.
很可能的, 合適的, 可靠的, 有希望的
adv.
或許, 很可能
美國傳統詞典[雙解]
likely
like.ly
AHD:[lok「l?]
D.J.[6laikli8]
K.K.[6la!kli]
adj.（形容詞）
like.li.er， like.li.est
(1)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徵或品質：
They are likely to become angry with him.
他們可能會對他發怒
(2)Within the realm of credibility; plausible:
像是可靠的；似乎有理的：
not a very likely excuse.
不太令人信服的理由
(3)Apparently appropriate or suitable:
似乎合適的：顯出很合適或適宜的：
There were several likely candidates for the job.
有好幾個比較適合這項工作的人選
(4)Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising:
有希望的：傾向於成功或得到預定效果的；有指望的：
a likely topic for investigation.
前景可觀的調查主題
(5)Attractive; pleasant:
漂亮的；有吸引力的：
found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
在樹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
語源
(1)Middle English likly
中古英語 likly
(2)from Old English gelooc} from geloc [similar]
源自 古英語 gelooc} 源自 geloc [相似的]
(3)and from Old Norse lor from lor [similar] * see lok-
並源自 古斯堪的納維亞語 lor 源自 lor [類似的] *參見 lok-
用法
(1)Used as an adverb likely is most commonly preceded by a qualifier such as very or quite :
作為副詞用時，likely 前通常會有修飾性的詞，如 very 或 quite ：
He will quite likely require some help with his classes.
在學習上他極可能需要幫助。
(2)But the unmodified use of likely 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，但不應該將它看作是不正確的用法：
They'll likely buy a new car this year. See Usage Note at liable
他們今年可能會買輛新車 參見 liable
現代英漢詞典
likely
[5laIklI]
adj.
-lier, -liest
(1)可能的
The train is likely to be late.
這趟火車很可能晚點。
(2)有希望的
a likely plan
有成功可能的計劃
She is the most likely girl to win the prize.
她是最有希望得獎的女孩。
詞性變化
likely
adv.
可能
現代英漢綜合大辭典
likely
[5laikli]
adj.
(-lier, more likely; -liest, most likely)
(1)很可能(發生)的
(2)可相信的, 似真的
(3)有希望的
(4)適合的, 恰當的
(5)漂亮的, 吸引人的
a likely story
可能是真實的故事
a likely young man
一個有希望的青年
She is not likely to come next month.
她下月很可能不來。
It is very likely that he will not consent.
很可能他不會同意。
I have found a likely house at last.
最後我找到了一間合適的房子。
詞性變化
likely
[5laikli]
adv.
或許, 可能, 大概
I'll very likely be at home all day.
我可能整天都呆在家裡。
習慣用語
as likely as not (=most [very] likely)
可能, 多半, 說不定
It is likely that...
很可能...
Not likely!
[口]不可能! 才不呢! (強調否認或拒絕)
參考詞彙
likely possible probable
意思都含「可能的」。
(1)likely 系常用詞, 指「從表面跡象來看很有可能」, 如:
The likely out come of the contest varies from moment to moment.
比賽結果可能每分鐘都在變化。
(2)possible 指「由於有適當的條件和方法, 某事可能發生或做到」, 強調「客觀上有可能」, 但常含有「實際希望很小」的意思, 如:
It is possible to go to the moon now.
現在有可能登上月球。
(3)probable 語氣比 possible 強, 指「有根據、合情理、值得相信的事物, 帶有『大概』、『很可能』」的意思, 如:
l don't think the story is probable.
我覺得那故事不大可能。
用法詞典
likely
(like + -ly …地)
英文相關詞典
likely
unlikely
[七國語言]英漢公共大詞典
likely
大概;很可能的;可能的
美國傳統詞典
likely
like.ly
AHD:[lok「l?]
D.J.[6laikli8]
K.K.[6la!kli]
adj.
like.li.er, like.li.est
(1)Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable:
They are likely to become angry with him.
(2)Within the realm of credibility; plausible:
not a very likely excuse.
(3)Apparently appropriate or suitable:
There were several likely candidates for the job.
(4)Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising:
a likely topic for investigation.
(5)Attractive; pleasant:
found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
adv.Usage Problem
Probably.
語源
(1)Middle English likly
(2)from Old English gelooc} from geloc [similar]
(3)and from Old Norse lor from lor [similar] * see lok-
用法
(1)Used as an adverb likely is most commonly preceded by a qualifier such as very or quite :
He will quite likely require some help with his classes.
(2)But the unmodified use of likely is common enough in educated writing, and though it might be better avoided in highly formal style, it should not be regarded as incorrect:
They'll likely buy a new car this year. See Usage Note at liable
英漢地質大詞典
likely
n.有含礦顯示的,可能含礦的
英漢法學大詞典
likely
adj.可能
英漢化學大詞典
likely
adj.很可能的,合理的;adv.可能,或許,大概,多半
英漢計算機大詞典
likely
adj.很可能的(合理的);adv.可能(或許,大概
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