likely

likely

['laikli]

adj.可能的, 可信的
adv.很可能

例句与用法：

I've heard whispers that the firm is likely to go bankrupt.

我听到传闻说公司很可能要破产。

I think I'm likely to get the job, but if Bob applies for it too it/he could queer my pitch.

我想我很可能得到这份工作，可是假设鲍勃也申请的话，那[他]可能使我的计画落空。

The proposed tax changes are likely to prove a banana skin for the Government.

建议中的税务变动很可能给政府带来无穷后患。

As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.

很可能她把这事忘得一乾二净。

They'll very likely ask for an increase in the budget.

他们很可能会要求增加预算。

I'm likely to be very busy tomorrow.

明天我可能很忙。

词形变化：

形容词比较级: likelier | 形容词最高级: likeliest |

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a.

1. 很可能的[+to-v][+that]

John is likely to be in London this autumn.

今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。

2. 适当的, 正合要求的[(+for)]

The park is a likely place for the picnic.

这公园倒是个适合野餐的地方。

ad.

很可能

We will most likely be late.

我们很有可能会迟到。