probable

probable
adjective
  1. [often with clause]likely to be the case or to happen
    可能发生的;或然的
    it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further.
    经济形势可能会进一步恶化。
    the probable consequences of his action.
    他的行为可能导致的后果。
noun
  1. a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team
    有希望入选的人(尤指成为队员)
    Merson and Wright are probables.
    默森和赖特很有希望成为队员。
    ■an aircraft recorded as likely to have been shot down
    可能被击落的飞机
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'worthy of belief'): via Old French from Latin probabilis, from probare 'to test, demonstrate'
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