"not likely" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 不太可能

Definition

用于表示某事很可能不会发生或不是真的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Not likely” 通常用于非正式或半开玩笑的场合，有时用于坚决或带讽刺意味的回答。经常在问句后作为简短答复。比 “unlikely” 更口语。

Examples

It's not likely to snow in this city.

这座城市**不太可能**下雪。

She is not likely to forget your birthday.

她**不太可能**忘记你的生日。

It’s not likely that the meeting will start on time.

会议**不太可能**准时开始。

Will he finish the project by Friday? Not likely.

他星期五能完成项目吗？**不太可能。**

I asked my parents for a puppy, but it's not likely they'll say yes.

我跟父母要了只小狗，但他们**不太可能**同意。

You think he's going to apologize? Not likely!

你觉得他会道歉？**不太可能**！