likely是什么意思

短语搭配

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(1)be less likely to do几乎不可能

(2)be likely to do有可能做…

(3)be likely to有可能, 很可能

(4)most likely最可能；大概；也许

(5)seem likely似乎有可能

(6)be likely to do sth.可能会做某事

(7)likely to有可能；可能会；很可能

(8)less likely可能性较小；几率少；可能性小于

(9)not likely不大可能；可能不；可能不会

(10)a likely story(表示不相信某人的话)说得好像真有这回事似的, 像煞有介事

(11)as likely as not很可能

(12)is likely to可能是；很可能是

(13)very likely非常可能；极可能；十分可能

(14)likely outcome可能的结果

(15)likely scenario最可能的方案；更为可信的情节；更有可能的推测

(16)likely explanation可能的解释

(17)likely to appear可能会出现

(18)likely effect可能的影响

(19)likely cost可能的成本

(20)most likely scenario最可能场景；最可能情况

(21)likely candidate可能的候选人

双语例句

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(1)The most likely result of his crossing the desert alone is death.

他独自穿越沙漠的最可能的结果就是由于死亡。

(2)She's likely the one you're looking for.

她很可能就是你要找的那个人。

(3)This mission is likely for a soldier like him.

这次的任务很适合他这样的军人。

(4)Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.

一定要提醒我 因为我可能会忘记

(5)Frasier Technologies announced that layoffs are likely in the next quarter.

Frasier Technologies宣布下一季度有可能进行裁员。

(6)Although robo-restaurants are growing across the globe, they are likely to remain a novelty.

尽管机器人餐厅在全球范围内不断增长，但它们可能仍是新鲜事物。

(7)She has been widely touted as the CEO's most likely successor.

她被大家吹捧为最有可能的CEO继任者。

(8)If you are still a dependent student, the bank likely won't loan you any money.

如果你还是一个受抚养的学生，银行很可能不会借给你任何钱。

(9)It's likely that the inadequacy of this budget will pose problems once we reach the production stage.

一旦我们进入生产阶段，预算不足就可能会带来问题。

(10)If you can purchase something outright with cash, you will likely be able to get a discount.

如果你能当场付现金买东西，你可能会享有折扣。

(11)Although it's likely that he committed the crime, there isn't enough evidence to convict him.

虽然他很可能犯了罪，但是没有足够的证据给他定罪。

(12)Most doctors agree: the more junk food you eat the more likely you are to get sick.

大部分医生都同意：你吃垃圾食品越多就越容易生病。

(13)There is a lot of traffic, so they're likely to be late.

交通很拥堵，所以他们很可能会迟到。

(14)Last, but certainly not least, let's not forget the contraction you're most likely to use when talking about yourself: I'm!

最后一个，但也是很重要的一个，就是介绍自己时最常用的：I'm。

(15)Despite the logistical difficulty, sales records will likely be smashed as more international participation is expected.

尽管物流压力巨大，但预计随着更多的国际参与，销售记录可能会被打破。

(16)As the lead character, Hollywood A-lister Henry Cavill likely helped its global success.

作为主角，好莱坞一线演员Henry Cavill或助其获得全球性的成功。

(17)The trend will likely continue as companies rely more on online services during the pandemic.

随着企业在疫情期间愈加依赖在线服务，这一增长趋势可能会持续下去。

(18)However, the Prime Minister reminded citizens that new cases will likely occur again.

不过，新西兰总理提醒国民，新的病例很可能再次出现。

(19)Partners eBay, Uber and Spotify are likely to accept payments on their platforms as well.

合作伙伴eBay、Uber和Spotify很可能会在各自平台接受Libra数字货币支付。

(20)We will likely see him later.

我们很可能晚些时候会见到他。

(21)We will most likely see him later.

我们很可能晚些时候会见到他。

(22)Tickets are likely to be expensive.

入场券可能很贵。

(23)Talks are likely to start next Tuesday.

会谈可能在下星期二开始。

(24)The matter is likely to go to arbitration.

这件事可能要交付仲裁。

同义词

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adj. 很可能的；合适的；有希望的

adv. 很可能；或许

反义词

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词根词缀

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null like prep. 像

-ly ...的

(1)slightly adv. 稍微地；些许地；纤弱地；瘦小地

(2)increasingly adv. 越来越多地；不断增加地

(3)mostly adv. 几乎全部地；多半；通常；一般

(4)readily adv. 毫不犹豫地；毫不勉强地；乐意地；欣然地；容易地；迅速地；无困难地；不拖延地

(5)comparatively adv. 有点；稍微；比较地；相对地

(6)quickly adv. 迅速地；立刻；马上；立即

(7)luckily adv. 幸运地；幸好

(8)conversely adv. 反过来说；相反地

(9)lightly adv. 轻轻地；轻率地；轻松地；轻易地

(10)minutely adj. 每分钟的

(11)angrily adv. 愤怒地；气愤地

(12)properly adv. 正确地；满意地；彻底地；完全地；恰好；严格意义上

(13)gradually adv. 渐渐地；逐步地

(14)extremely adv. 非常；极端地；极其；很

(15)fortnightly adj. 两周一次的

(16)inevitably adv. 不可避免地；必然地

(17)largely adv. 很大程度上；主要地

(18)bodily adj. 身体的；躯体的；物质的；实体的；肉体的

(19)easily adv. 容易地；轻松地；不费力地；无疑；远远；很快；动不动；很有可能；从容地；多半

(20)irregularly adv. 不规则地；不整齐地

(21)lonely adj. 寂寞的；孤单的；孤独的；人迹罕至的

(22)severely adv. 严重地；严格地；严厉地；严肃地

(23)truly adv. 真实地；如实地；完全地；适当地；无疑地；忠实地；忠诚地；认真地；真诚地；绝对地

(24)fully adv. 完全地；全部地；最大程度地；至少；整整；足足；详尽地；毫无遗漏地

(25)evenly adv. 均匀地；平等地；平衡地；平坦地

(26)faithfully adv. 忠实地；忠诚地；如实地

(27)separately adv. 分别地；个别地；分离地；单独地

(28)literally adv. 按照字面意义地；逐字地；真正地；确实地；简直

(29)fairly adv. 公正地；相当；还；实际上；尚；简直

(30)distinctly adv. 无疑地；明显地；确实地；清楚地

(31)slowly adv. 迟缓地；缓慢地

(32)critically adv. 危急地；批评性地；批判性地；严重地；苛求地

(33)apparently adv. 看来；显然；似乎

(34)strongly adv. 强有力地；坚强地；强烈地；气味浓地

(35)gently adv. 温柔地；轻轻地；有礼貌地；文静地

(36)consistently adv. 一致地；一贯地；总；坚持地

(37)exclusively adv. 排除其他地；仅仅；专门地；单独地；作为唯一的…来源

(38)simultaneously adv. 同时地

(39)completely adv. 完全地；全部地；彻底地

(40)greatly adv. 大大地；非常；很

(41)annually adv. 每年；一年一次

(42)shortly adv. 立刻；马上；不久；简短地；扼要地；简慢地；唐突地；草率地

(43)chronically adv. 慢性地；长期地；习惯性地

(44)firmly adv. 坚定地；坚固地；稳固地；坚决地

(45)probably adv. 几乎可以肯定；很可能；大概；或许

(46)frequently adv. 频繁地；经常地；时常

(47)indefinitely adv. 无限期地；未限期地；不确定地；无限地

(48)consequently adv. 因此；所以；结果

(49)eventually adv. 最终；终于

(50)respectively adv. 各自地；分别地

(51)immediately adv. 立刻；立即；马上；直接地；紧密地；近地

(52)sparsely adv. 稀疏地；贫乏地；稀少地

(53)frankly adv. 坦白地；直率地；诚实地；坦率地说；老实说

(54)naturally adv. 自然地；自然；当然；天然地；正常地；自然真实地；不做作地；自然而然地

(55)smoothly adv. 平滑地；平稳地；顺利地；流畅地

(56)steadily adv. 稳定地；稳固地；逐步地

(57)orderly adj. 整齐的；有条理的；传达命令的；值班的；规矩的；遵守秩序的

(58)occasionally adv. 偶尔；间或；偶然；有时候

(59)promptly adv. 迅速地；立即地；敏捷地；准时地

(60)hopefully adv. 满怀希望地；有希望地；希望是；有望

(61)merely adv. 仅仅；只不过；纯粹是

(62)incidentally adv. 顺便提及地；附加地；偶然地

(63)accordingly adv. 相应地；从而；于是

(64)sadly adv. 悲哀地；伤心地；难过地；不幸；遗憾的是；可惜；可悲地；令人遗憾地

(65)pleasantly adv. 愉快地；和蔼地；亲切地；友好地

(66)alternatively adv. 或者；作为另外选择

(67)particularly adv. 特别；尤其；异乎寻常地；特别地；明确地；特别是

(68)honestly adv. 真实地；公正地；可敬地；的确；确实；说实话；真的

(69)namely adv. 即；那就是

(70)lately adv. 近来；最近

(71)partly adv. 在一定程度上；部分地

(72)entirely adv. 全部地；完全地；只；仅仅

(73)ideally adv. 观念上地；理想地；完美地

(74)generally adv. 大多数情况下；通常；概括地；笼统地；总的来说；广泛地；普遍地

(75)definitely adv. 一定地；肯定

(76)awfully adv. 很；非常；糟糕地

(77)additionally adv. 另外；额外；附加；此外

(78)undoubtedly adv. 确实地；毋庸置疑地；无疑

(79)barely adv. 仅仅；几乎不；贫乏地；光秃秃；公开地；不加掩饰地；才；刚刚

(80)partially adv. 部分地；偏袒地；不公平地

(81)sincerely adv. 诚挚地；真诚地

(82)presently adv. 不久；一会儿；目前；现在

(83)persistently adv. 固执地；坚持地

(84)reportedly adv. 据传；据报道

(85)sharply adv. 急剧地；锐利地；严厉地；明确地

(86)practically adv. 事实上；实际上；几乎；讲究实际地；实践上；从实用角度

(87)clearly adv. 清晰地；明白地；明显地；无疑地

(88)constantly adv. 不断地；时常地

(89)excessively adv. 过分地；过度地；极度地

(90)genetically adv. 从遗传学角度；从基因方面

(91)mainly adv. 主要地；大体上；大部分地

(92)fortunately adv. 幸运地；幸亏

(93)regularly adv. 有规律地；定期地；匀称地；经常地

(94)instantly adv. 立即；立刻；马上；急切地；坚持地

(95)roughly adv. 粗暴地；凶暴地；粗糙地；大约；粗略地；大体上

(96)directly adv. 直接地；径直地；坦率地；立即；马上；很快；不久；正好地

(97)totally adv. 完全地；绝对地

(98)possibly adv. 也许；或许；可能；根据可能或可企及事物；尽可能；到底；能否；究竟；尽量

(99)repeatedly adv. 再三地；重复地；屡次地；反复地

(100)commonly adv. 经常地；频繁地

(101)typically adv. 典型地；代表性地；通常地

(102)finally adv. 最后；终于；不容置疑地；作为最后一个；决定性地；无可争议地

(103)originally adv. 一开始；起初；原来；独创地；新颖地

(104)instinctively adv. 本能地

(105)seriously adv. 严肃地；认真地；诚恳地；严重地；充分地；极大地；说真的；真诚地；真正地；真的吗

(106)publicly adv. 公开地；公然地；当众地；在公开场合；在公众面前；国有

(107)brilliantly adv. 灿烂地；辉煌地；出色地；光亮地

(108)permanently adv. 永久地；长期不变地

(109)solely adv. 独自地；单独地；仅仅

(110)especially adv. 尤其；特别；格外；专门地；在很大程度上；很；非常

(111)daily adj. 每日的；每周日的；一天的

(112)absolutely adv. 完全地；无保留地；非相对地；独立地；的确；极其；对极了；非常；一点也；毫

(113)relatively adv. 相对地；比较而言；按…比例说；相当；比较地

(114)hourly adj. 每小时的；按小时计算的；小时的

(115)rarely adv. 不常；很少；出色地；极度；异乎寻常地；超常地

(116)hardly adv. 几乎不；严厉的；苛刻的；不；几乎无法；好不容易才；刚… 就；没

(117)brusquely adv. 唐突地；直率地

(118)invariably adv. 一律地；总是；永远；始终

(119)badly adv. 糟糕地；拙劣地；严重地；难过地；内疚地；坏；恶劣地；令人不快地；迫切地

(120)loudly adv. 大声地；高声地；响亮地

(121)supposedly adv. 一般说来；根据推测；据称；可能

(122)consciously adv. 有意识地；自觉地

(123)superficially adv. 浅薄地；从表面上看；表面地；虚假地

(124)elderly adj. 年老的；正在变老的；过时的；老式的

(125)nearly adv. 接近；几乎；差不多；差点儿；密切地；亲密地

(126)admittedly adv. 诚然

(127)necessarily adv. 必定；必然地

(128)primarily adv. 通常；主要地

(129)seemingly adv. 表面上；显得；好像

(130)exceedingly adv. 极度地；非常地；在很大程度上

(131)precisely adv. 准确地；精确地；毫不含糊地；正好；正是；是的

(132)hurriedly adv. 匆忙地；仓促地；草率地；七手八脚

(133)similarly adv. 相似地；类似地

(134)multiply v. 乘；使相乘；大量增加；繁殖；增殖

(135)certainly adv. 无疑；确定地；没错；的确；确实；无可否认；确实如此

(136)heartily adv. 由衷地；热忱地；很；十分

(137)recently adv. 最近；新近；近来

(138)considerably adv. 相当地；非常；颇；非常地

(139)qualitatively adv. 从质量方面看；品质上

(140)experimentally adv. 实验性地；实验式地；实验上；用实验方法

(141)heavily adv. 沉重地；猛烈地；沉闷地；在很大程度上

(142)exactly adv. 精确地；准确地；确切地；确切地说；明确地；正是如此；一点不错

(143)ultimately adv. 最后；最终；根本；基本上

(144)really adv. 真正地；确实地；实际上；事实上；很；十分；全然；是吗；实在；确实

(145)strictly adv. 严格地；严厉地；精确地；严谨地；仅仅；只不过；纯属；完全地；绝对地；没有例外地

(146)arguably adv. 有争论余地地；可提出不同意见地；可能；大概

(147)currently adv. 当前；目前

(148)independently adv. 独立地；自立地

(149)initially adv. 最初；开始

(150)essentially adv. 基本上；本质上

(151)tally n. 得分；标志牌；标签；记录；账单；副本；用作记数单位的数；记数单位；符木；对等物

(152)formerly adv. 在过去；以前；从前

(153)simply adv. 直接地；简单地；仅仅；只不过；简直；简而言之；绝对地；完全地

(154)normally adv. 通常；正常地；常规地；正交地

同根词

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词根 like

(1)like adj. 同样的；相似的adv. 可能conj. 好像n. 爱好；同样的人或物prep. 像；如同vi. 喜欢；希望vt. 喜欢；想；愿意

(2)likable adj. 可爱的

(3)likeable adj. 令人喜爱的，可爱的（等于likable）

(4)likelihood n. 可能性，可能

单词辨析

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倾向于……的；易于……的

(1)apt 口语中常用，指自然的或习惯的倾向，无特殊的褒贬意味，常指在一般情况下发生的事。

(2)subject 指确实可以察觉的倾向，也就是总结出来的规律。

(3)liable 指易于产生某种不利的结果，侧重偶然性，常表示警告或提醒。

(4)likely 侧重可能性，用于指将来，预言希望或所不希望的结果。

(5)prone 多用于人，着重其本性，或倾向于某种错误、弱点或不良行为等。

释义

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adj.

such as well might happen or be true; probable

很可能的

speculation on the likely effect of opting out

对退出后可能产生的后果的推测

[with clause]it was likely that he would make a televised statement

他很可能会发表电视声明

[with infinitive]sales are likely to drop further.

销售额很可能继续下降。

apparently suitable; promising

看上去适合的，有前途的

a likely-looking spot.

看上去很合适的地方。

appearing to have vigour or ability

看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

likely lads.

有能力的年轻人。

adv.

probably

很可能地

we will most likely go to a bar.

我们很有可能去酒吧。

短语

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a likely story used to express disbelief of an account or excuse ［表示对陈述和借口的怀疑］ 编出来的吧，假的吧 ‘She's your lodger? A likely story!’ “她是你的房客？谁信啊？”as likely as not probably 很可能 I won't take their pills, because as likely as not they'd poison me. 我才不吃他们的药呢，他们很有可能要毒死我

not likely! informal certainly not; I refuse 〈非正式〉 当然不，我不干 ‘Are you going home ？’‘Not likely!’ “你要回家吗？”“当然不！”

易错必背词

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be likely to do 有可能做…

(1)He was likely to be agreeable.

他很可能会同意。[福建卷 2018 中考 阅读理解]

(2)Articles in the science section were much more likely to make the list than non-science articles.

科学板块的文章比非科学板块的文章更容易上榜。[全国卷3 2016 高考 阅读理解]

be less likely to do 几乎不可能

(1)It's less likely to cause tiredness.

它不太可能引起疲劳。[包头市卷 2021 中考 阅读理解]

(2)It's less likely to cause knee injuries.

它不太可能造成膝盖受伤。[全国 2020 高考 阅读理解]

It is likely that … 很可能...

(1)It's more likely that none of us start a conversation.

我们中没有一个人开始对话。[全国卷2 2018 高考 阅读理解]

词源

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"Middle English： from Old Norse likligr, from likr （see LIKE1）."

考纲分布

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100%; adj/adv 可能(发生)的

考纲释义

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( 1)adj/adv. 可能(发生)的

英文释义：such as well might happen or be true

真题例句：

It's less likely to cause tiredness.

它不太可能引起疲劳。[2021年 包头市卷 阅读理解]

And angry parents are still likely to hear the excuse, “But I'm just practicing for my future job!”

愤怒的父母仍然可能会听到这个借口，"但我只是在为我未来的工作而练习！[2019年 江西卷 阅读理解C]

He was likely to be agreeable.

他很可能会同意。[2018年 福建卷 阅读理解]

必考短语

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(1)be likely to do sth.可能会做某事

(2)It is likely that很可能 ...

(3)It seems likely that似乎很可能 ...

(4)more likely than not很可能；多半可能；更有可能

必考派生词

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likely adj. 很可能的；看上去适合的；有前途的；看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

unlikely adj. 未必会发生的；不大可能的；不大可靠的

dislike v. 讨厌；敌视

考纲分布

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近12年出现24次

重要程度: 5星

100%; adj/adv 很可能的

考纲释义

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( 1)adj/adv. 很可能的

英文释义：such as well might happen or be true

真题例句：

Every straw that's part of Von Wong's artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.

Von Wong作品中的每一根吸管都可能来自一种只有几分钟饮用时间的饮料。[2021年 全国乙卷 阅读理解]

It's more likely that none of us start a conversation because it's awkward and challenging, or we think it's annoying and unnecessary.

我们中没有一个人开始对话，更可能是因为它很尴尬，有挑战性，或者我们认为它很烦人，没有必要。[2018年 全国卷2 阅读理解]

One of his first findings was that articles in the science section were much more likely to make the list than non-science articles.

他的第一个发现是科学板块的文章比非科学板块的文章更容易上榜。[2016年 全国卷3 阅读理解]

必考短语

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(1)be less likely to do几乎不可能

(2)be likely to do有可能做…

必考派生词

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likely adj. 很可能的；看上去适合的；有前途的；看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

unlikely adj. 未必会发生的；不大可能的；不大可靠的

dislike v. 讨厌；敌视

likewise adv. 同样；以相似的方式

单词辨析

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apt 口语中常用，指自然的或习惯的倾向，无特殊的褒贬意味，常指在一般情况下发生的事。

liable 指易于产生某种不利的结果，侧重偶然性，常表示警告或提醒。

likely 侧重可能性，用于指将来，预言希望或所不希望的结果。

考纲分布

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近9年出现75次

重要程度: 5星

96%; adj/adv 很可能发生的; 可能的

4%; adj 合适的; 有希望的

考纲释义

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( 1)adj/adv. 很可能发生的; 可能的

英文释义：such as well might happen or be true

真题例句：

As with any study of this kind, it was unclear if that was the cause — or if breakfast-skippers were just more likely to be overweight to begin with.

就像任何此类研究一样，尚不清楚这是否是原因，或者是不吃早餐的人从一开始体重超重的可能性就要大一些。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

Those who made breakfast the largest meal of the day were more likely to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who ate a large lunch or dinner.

与吃了大量午餐或晚餐的人相比，那些把早餐作为一天中最f丰盛一餐的人更有可能拥有较低的身体质量指数(BMI)。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

"We found that women are doubly vulnerable to marital break-up in the face of illness," Karraker said. "They're more likely to be widowed, and if they're the ones who become ill, they're more likely to get divorced. "

Karraker 说：“我们发现，在疾病面前女性易遭受婚姻破裂有着双重原因，她们更容易丧偶，而且如果女性是生病的一方，就更有可能离婚。”[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

Economic factors seem to explain less of why young adult women are increasingly likely to live at home.

经济因素似乎不能很好地解释为什么年轻成年女性越来越有可能住在父母家里。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

Employed young men are much less likely to live at home than young men without a job, and employment among young men has fallen significantly in recent decades.

与没有工作的年轻男性相比，有工作的年轻男性住在家里的可能性要小得多，近几十年来，年轻男性的就业率大幅下降。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

For their part, young men (25%) are more likely than young women (19%) to be living in the home of another family member, a non-relative or in some type of group quarters.

至于年轻男性(25%)，相较年轻女性(19%)，他们更可能住在其他家庭成员或非亲属家，或是住在某种集体宿舍。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

Adults ages 18 to 34 were slightly more likely to be living in their parents'home than they were to be living with a spouse or partner in their own household.

18岁到34岁的成年人“住在父母家的可能性”首次略超“和配偶或伴侣住在自己家的可能性”。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

In addition, trends in both employment status and wages have likely contributed to the growing share of young adults who are living in the home of their parent (s) , and this is especially true of young men.

此外，就业状况和工资的趋势可能也是导致住在父母家里的年轻人的比例不断增加的原因，这一点在年轻男性中尤其如此。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

In general, the study found that undergraduates were almost as likely as old people to make this mistake and men as likely as women.

总的来说，研究发现，大学生几乎和老人一样会犯这个错误，男人和女人犯错概率也一样。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

It seems likely, then, that the traditional three-stage life will evolve into multiple stages containing two, three, or even more different careers. Each of these stages could potentially be different.

那么，传统的三段式生活似乎很可能演变成包含两个、三个甚至更多不同职业生涯的多个生命阶段。每个阶段可能各不相同。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

James Bentham, a co-author of the research from Imperial College, London, says the global trend is likely to be due primarily to improvements in nutrition and healthcare.

来自伦敦帝国理工学院的研究报告合著者 James Bentham 表示，这一全球趋势可能主要是由于营养和医疗保健的改善。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

This is mainly because women are more likely than men to be single parents living with their children.

这主要是因为女性比男性更有可能成为带孩子一起生活的单亲父母。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

While the study didn't assess why divorce in more likely when wives but not husbands become seriously ill, Karraker offers a few possible reasons.

虽然这项研究并未对妻子(而非丈夫)患病时离婚概率更高的原因做出评定，但 Karraker 提供了几个可能的原因。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

While they sound efficient and cost-saving, a recent study reports that they are not effective, primarily because depressed patients are not likely to engage with them or stick with them.

虽然这些线上项目听起来既高效又节省成本，但最近的一项研究表明事实并非如此，主要因为抑郁症患者不太可能配合参与或者一直坚持下去。[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]

“It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生) , from what the FBI is telling us.

从联邦调查局(FBI)告诉我们的情况来看，它被记录为失踪，很可能是被一个实习生拿走的。[2018年 CET4 阅读理解]

( 2)adj. 合适的; 有希望的

英文释义：apparently suitable

必考短语

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(1)be likely to有可能; 很可能

必考派生词

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likely adj. 很可能的；看上去适合的；有前途的；看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

unlikely adj. 未必会发生的；不大可能的；不大可靠的

likelihood n. 可能性

dislike v. 讨厌；敌视

likewise adv. 同样；以相似的方式

单词辨析

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apt 口语中常用，指自然的或习惯的倾向，无特殊的褒贬意味，常指在一般情况下发生的事。

liable 指易于产生某种不利的结果，侧重偶然性，常表示警告或提醒。

likely 侧重可能性，用于指将来，预言希望或所不希望的结果。

考纲分布

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近9年出现159次

重要程度: 5星

96%; adj/adv 很可能发生的; 可能的

4%; adj 合适的; 有希望的

考纲释义

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( 1)adj/adv. 很可能发生的; 可能的

英文释义：such as well might happen or be true

真题例句：

We are less likely to lie when we have moral reminders or when we think others are watching.

当我们受到道德提醒或当我们认为其他人在注视我们时，我们不太可能说谎。[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]

They are likely to remain rich people's playthings rather than practical transport solutions for the masses.

它们很可能仍是富人的玩物，而不是大众实用的交通工具。[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]

People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something.

容易产生决策疲劳的人可能会选择什么都不做。[2018年 CET6 阅读理解]

( 2)adj. 合适的; 有希望的

英文释义：apparently suitable

必考短语

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(1)be likely to do sth.可能会做某事

必考派生词

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likely adj. 很可能的；看上去适合的；有前途的；看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

unlikely adj. 未必会发生的；不大可能的；不大可靠的

likelihood n. 可能性

dislike v. 讨厌；敌视

likewise adv. 同样；以相似的方式

likeness n. 相似；相像；肖像；照片；画像；外观；外表；外在表现

单词辨析

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apt 口语中常用, 指自然的或习惯的倾向, 无特殊的褒贬意味, 常指在一般情况下发生的事。

liable 指易于产生某种不利的结果, 侧重偶然性, 常表示警告或提醒。

likely 侧重可能性, 用于指将来, 预言希望或所不希望的结果。

考纲分布

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近16年出现78次

重要程度: 5星

76%; adj/adv 可能的/地

24%; adj 似乎合适的

考纲释义

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( 1)adj/adv. 可能的/地

英文释义：such as well might happen or be true

真题例句：

For example, heavier women are less likely to develop calcium deficiency than thin women.

例如，较胖的女性比较瘦的女性患钙缺乏的可能性较小。[2014年 英语二 完型填空]

Before it ends, it will likely change the life course and character of a generation of young adults.

在它结束之前，它很可能会改变一代年轻人的人生历程和性格。[2012年 英语二 阅读理解A]

And ultimately, it is likely to reshape our politics, our culture, and the character of our society for years.

最终，它可能会重塑我们多年的政治、文化和社会特征。[2012年 英语二 阅读理解A]

( 2)adj. 似乎合适的

英文释义：apparently suitable

真题例句：

A young man can decide on a likely spouse on his own and then ask his parents to arrange the marriage negotiations.

年轻男士可以自己决定合适的配偶，然后请父母安排婚姻协商事宜。[2016年 英语一 完型填空]

必考短语

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(1)be likely to有可能；很可能

(2)most likely最可能；大概；也许

(3)less likely可能性较小；几率少；可能性小于

(4)likely to有可能；可能会；很可能

(5)not likely不大可能；可能不

必考派生词

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likely adj. 很可能的；看上去适合的；有前途的；看上去精力充沛（或有能力）的

unlikely adj. 未必会发生的；不大可能的；不大可靠的

likelihood n. 可能性

dislike v. 讨厌；敌视

likewise adv. 同样；以相似的方式

单词辨析

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likely 可能性比probable要小，比possible要大，十有五六七的可能。

probable 表示主观上有几分根据的推测，十有八九的可能，因而常译为“很可能的、大概的”。

possible 表示客观上潜在的可能性，十有二三的可能。

likely 意为“很可能……、可期待……”。

prone 意为“倾向于……”，常用于人。

apt 意为“易于……的、有……倾向的”，表示一般或普遍的行为。

(1)Broken. Useless. Likely to cause thermonuclear fission.

坏的，没用，可能会导致热核裂变。《Home》《疯狂外星人》

(2)That is certainly the more likely to succeed.

这样的确应该更有成效。《House of Cards Season 2》《纸牌屋 第二季》

(3)I knew you were likely to take a wife.

我就知道你应该会娶妻。《Friends Season 6》《老友记 第六季》

(4)Are they likely to survive, and so on. And are they?

看看那些庄园是否还能为继。他们能吗？《Downton Abbey Season 4》《唐顿庄园 第四季》

(5)Could be pneumococcal. Most likely an aggressive flu strain.

可能是肺炎球菌，很可能是一种急性流感。《The Walking Dead S4》《行尸走肉 第四季》

(6)Better than I deserve, most likely. And you?

比我应得的还要好。你呢？《Cinderella》《灰姑娘》

(7)For an actionable location, most likely a number of hours. Thank you.

只要目标位置准确，几个小时就行。谢谢。《House of Cards Season 5》《纸牌屋 第五季》

(8)And they're also much more likely to have a job in the first place.

而且前者在职业上升通道上也具有领先优势。《Your Weekly Address》《奥巴马每周电视讲话》

(9)Why not go shopping together? With Mary? Not likely. That was a delicious dinner.

那你们一起去吧？跟玛丽吗？不太可能，晚餐真美味。《Downton Abbey Season 6》《唐顿庄园 第六季》

(10)The question is which system is more likely to deliver modern treatment to the local population?

关键问题是哪个体系更可能给当地民众提供先进的治疗？《Downton Abbey Season 6》《唐顿庄园 第六季》

(11)She pulled a gun on you, Harold. Seems more likely she's a threat to others.

她用枪指着你的头，哈罗德，看上去更像是她对别人有威胁。《Person of Interest Season 4》《疑犯追踪 第四季》

(12)In the hot state they would much more likely to see themselves behaving this way.

处于被激发状态时，则发现自己更为可能接受这些行为。《Predictably Irrational》《怪诞行为学》

(13)I bought a ticket from a man who would likely be dead if it wasn't for you.

我从一个人手里买了张票，倘若不是你他可能已经死了。《The Imitation Game》《模仿游戏》

(14)Am I supposed to know who that is? Not likely. Veech died six years ago.

你觉得我认识他？不太可能，维奇六年前就死了。《Captain America: The Winter Soldier》《美国队长2》

(15)That would seem likely, however, if the president's wounds are as serious as we believe them to be.

但如果总统的伤势如我们认为的那样严重，这将很有可能。《House of Cards Season 4》《纸牌屋 第四季》

(16)I shouldn't worry, madam. We've likely thrown a propeller blade. That's the shudder you felt.

别担心，夫人，推进器叶片掉了，所以会有震动。《Titanic》《泰坦尼克号》

(17)He has mostly likely anticipated this very conversation and is waiting to strike in whatever direction we move.

而且他有可能已经猜到会有这段对话，正等着我们转移时袭击。《Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation》《碟中谍5：神秘国度》

(18)The electrical injury may have caused intra-abdominal tissue damage and likely progressing because of his heart failing.

电击伤害可能造成了腹内组织损伤，由于心脏骤停，可能已经恶化了。《Greys Anatomy Season 10》《实习医生格蕾 第十季》

(19)The metahuman thesis. Yes, the metahuman thesis. More likely than not these exceptional beings live among us.

超人类学说。是的，超人类学说，极有可能的是这些能力超凡的外星人就在我们之中。《Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice》《蝙蝠侠大战超人：正义黎明》

(20)If you have this deleterious mutation in this gene, you're 90 percent likely to get cancer in your life.

如果这个基因发生有害突变，就有百分之九十的可能患癌。《TED: Genomic revolution》《TED：欢迎进入基因革命时代》