"likelihood" in Chinese (Traditional)
可能性機率
Definition
某件事發生的可能性;某件事情發生的機率有多高。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
較正式,常在科學或法律場合出現。常見用法如 'high likelihood'、'in all likelihood'。不要和 'possibility'(泛指可能性)或 'probability'(數學上的機率)混淆。
Examples
The likelihood of rain tomorrow is high.
明天下雨的**可能性**很高。
There is a strong likelihood that he will pass the test.
他通過考試的**機率**很高。
The doctor explained the likelihood of side effects.
醫生解釋了副作用發生的**可能性**。
In all likelihood, the train will be late again.
很有**可能性**火車又會晚到。
What's the likelihood of you coming to the party tonight?
你今晚來派對的**可能性**有多大?
There's a low likelihood that this will happen, but we should be prepared.
這件事發生的**可能性**不大,但我們還是要做好準備。