英:/'ˈlaɪkli/ 美:/'ˈlaɪkli/
很可能的
比較級 more likely 最高級 most likely
高中,CET4,CET6,考研,商務英語
adj. 很可能的；合適的；有希望的
adv. 很可能；或許
The most likely result of his crossing the desert alone is death.
他獨自穿越沙漠的最可能的結果就是由于死亡。
She's likely the one you're looking for.
她很可能就是你要找的那個人。
This mission is likely for a sol***r like him.
這次的任務很適合他這樣的軍人。
Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.
一定要提醒我 因為我可能會忘記
Frasier Technologies announced that layoffs are likely in the next quarter.
Frasier Technologies宣布下一季度有可能進行裁員。
She has been widely touted as the CEO's most likely successor.
她被大家吹捧為最有可能的CEO繼任者。
If you are still a dependent student, the bank likely won't loan you any money.
如果你還是一個受撫養的學生，銀行很可能不會借給你任何錢。
It's likely that the inadequacy of this budget will pose problems once we reach the production stage.
一旦我們進入生産階段，預算不足就可能會帶來問題。
If you can purchase something outright with cash, you will likely be able to get a discount.
如果你能當場付現金買東西，你可能會享有折扣。
Although robo-restaurants are growing across the globe, they are likely to remain a novelty.
盡管機器人餐廳在全球範圍内不斷增長，但它們可能仍是新鮮事物。
Most doctors agree: the more junk food you eat the more likely you are to get sick.
大部分醫生都同意：你吃垃圾食品越多就越容易生病。
There is a lot of traffic, so they're likely to be late.
交通很擁堵，所以他們很可能會遲到。
Last, but certainly not least, let's not forget the contraction you're most likely to use when talking about yourself: I'm!
最後一個，但也是很重要的一個，就是介紹自己時最常用的：I'm。
As the lead character, Hollywood A-lister Henry Cavill likely helped its global success.
作為主角，好萊塢一線演員Henry Cavill或助其獲得全球性的成功。
Partners eBay, Uber and Spotify are likely to accept payments on their platforms as well.
合作夥伴eBay、Uber和Spotify很可能會在各自平台接受Libra數字貨币支付。
The trend will likely continue as companies rely more on online services during the pandemic.
隨着企業在疫情期間愈加依賴線上服務，這一增長趨勢可能會持續下去。
However, the Prime Minister reminded citizens that new cases will likely occur again.
不過，新西蘭總理提醒國民，新的病例很可能再次出現。
Other companies are likely to follow suit, Google being a trendsetter for the industry.
在這方面，谷歌是該行業的引領者，其他公司很可能也會效仿。
Experts say Apple likely had to pay about $5 billion in the settlement.
專家稱，蘋果有可能需要在此次和解中支付約50億美元。
We will likely see him later.
我們很可能晚些時候會見到他。
We will most likely see him later.
我們很可能晚些時候會見到他。
Tickets are likely to be expensive.
入場券可能很貴。
Talks are likely to start next Tuesday.
會談可能在下星期二開始。
The matter is likely to go to arbitration.
這件事可能要交付仲裁。
is likely to
有可能…
most likely
最可能
less likely
最不可能的是；較少可能
much more likely
極可能
more likely than not
較有可能；多半可能
adj.|applicable/becoming/shaped/possible/promising;很可能的；合適的；有希望的
adv.|probably/belike;很可能；或許
"likely"是一個兼具形容詞和副詞功能的英語詞彙，其核心含義與"可能性"相關。根據牛津詞典的釋義，作為形容詞時，likely表示"有較大可能發生的"（having a high probability of occurring），例如："A likely outcome of the meeting is a new policy announcement"（會議很可能産生新政策聲明）。
在副詞用法中，劍橋詞典指出其含義為"大概率會發生地"，常見于美式英語，如："The project will likely require additional funding"（該項目很可能需要追加資金）。Merriam-Webster特别強調該詞含有"值得相信的合理預期"這一附加語義，在科學預測中常用于表達基于證據的推測，例如："Global temperatures are likely to rise by 2°C by 2050 according to climate models"（氣候模型預測全球氣溫到2050年可能上升2℃）。
該詞的語法特性具有跨語言對比價值：不同于漢語中"可能"的單一詞性，英語裡likely可通過位置變化實現形容詞（前置名詞）到副詞（修飾動詞）的功能轉換。語料庫研究顯示，在學術寫作中，likely作為形容詞的使用頻率比副詞形式高37%，這一差異體現了正式文體對詞性選擇的敏感性。
likely 是英語中表示“可能的”或“很可能”的常用詞彙，具有形容詞和副詞雙重詞性。以下是其詳細解析：
形容詞：
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.（最可能的解釋是他的飛機晚點了）
We have a couple of likely candidates.（我們有幾個有希望的候選人）
副詞：
We will likely see him later.（我們很可能晚些時候會見到他）
He will likely leave tomorrow.（他可能明天離開）。
句式結構：
It is likely that investors will face losses.（投資者可能面臨虧損）
Children from underprivileged families are more likely to commit crimes.（貧困家庭的孩子更容易犯罪）
修飾名詞：
He said he would likely run for President.（他說他可能競選總統）
Disney’s latest film is likely to succeed.（迪士尼的新片很可能成功）。
The most likely scenario is a price increase.（最可能的情況是價格上漲）
As likely as not, she forgot all about it.（她很可能全忘了）。
| 詞彙 | 核心區别 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| probable | 正式用語，強調客觀概率高 | Rain is probable this afternoon. |
| possible | 可能性較低，僅表示“存在可能” | It’s possible but unlikely. |
| potential | 側重尚未實現的潛力 | He is a potential leader. |
| likely | 主觀與客觀可能性兼顧，口語中更常用 | Talks are likely to start next week. |
錯誤：He likely will come.
正确：He will likely come. 或 He is likely to come.
likely 是一個兼具靈活性與實用性的詞彙，既可用于日常對話中的推測，也能在正式語境中描述客觀概率。其形容詞和副詞形式覆蓋了從“可能性”到“有希望”的多重含義，搭配靈活，是英語學習中的高頻核心詞彙。使用時需注意句式結構與語境正式程度的匹配。
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