likely

柯林斯詞典

1. ADJ You use likely to indicate that something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation. 可能的
Experts say a "yes" vote is still the likely outcome. 專家們表示投贊成票仍是可能的結(jié)果。
If this is your first baby, it's far more likely that you'll get to the hospital too early. 如果這是你的第一胎，你就非常有可能會太早到醫(yī)院。
2. ADV Likely is also an adverb. 可能地[ADV with cl/group]
Profit will most likely have risen by about $25 million. 利潤將極有可能增長約2500萬美元。
3. ADJ If someone or something is likely to do a particular thing, they will very probably do it. 很可能地[v-link ADJ to-inf]
In the meantime the war of nerves seems likely to continue. 同時心理戰(zhàn)似乎很有可能要繼續(xù)下去。

Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime .
She made a rough estimate of the likely cost .
Disney's latest production looks likely to be their most successful ever .
It is likely that the suspects have left the country by now.
The study showed that one in twelve women is likely to develop breast cancer .