"likely as not" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 很可能
• 大概率

Definition

这个表达意味着某事很可能会发生，但不是完全确定。它表示某种结果和另一种结果一样有可能，通常暗示事情很有可能会发生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Likely as not' 是非正式且有些过时的表达，主要在英式英语和部分美式英语中使用。通常在句中出现，用于预测可能发生的事或缓和语气。类似于 'probably'，但语气稍显不确定。

Examples

Likely as not, it will rain this afternoon.

**很可能**，今天下午会下雨。

He'll likely as not be late to the meeting.

他**很可能**会开会迟到。

Likely as not, she forgot to send the message.

**大概率**她忘了发消息。

You’ll likely as not run into him at the party.

你**很可能**会在派对上遇到他。

If you leave your food out, likely as not the cat will eat it.

如果你把食物放在外面，**很可能**猫会吃掉。

He didn’t call back, so likely as not he’s busy.

他没有回电话，**很可能**在忙。