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likelihood

英 /ˈlaɪklihʊd/  美 /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
  • n. 可能性the chance that something will happen

Dark clouds increased the likelihood of rain this afternoon.

乌云增加了今天下午下雨的可能性。

Regular physical activity can reduce the likelihood of developing certain health conditions later in life.

经常进行体育活动可以降低晚年患上某些疾病的可能性。

搭配

the likelihood of ……的可能性increase the likelihood 增加可能性reduce the likelihood 降低可能性in all likelihood 十有八九

辨析提示

常用likelihood of doing或likelihood that从句。

词族

likely (adj.)、unlikely (adj.)

近义 probability、chance

思维英语词汇CEFR B2

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