Likelihood Meaning in English
word
ˈɫaɪkɫiˌhʊd
LYE-klee-hood
lˈaɪklihˌʊd
LYE-kli-hood
释义
The chance that something will happen; how probable an event is.
用法与细微差别
Slightly formal and often used in scientific, legal, or analytic contexts. Common phrases: 'high likelihood', 'in all likelihood' (very probably). Don't confuse with 'possibility' (anything can happen) or 'probability' (mathematically measured).
Spanish: probabilidad - posibilidadPortuguese (BR): probabilidade - possibilidadePortuguese (PT): probabilidade - possibilidadeChinese (Simplified): 可能性 - 可能Chinese (Traditional): 可能性 - 機率Hindi: संभावनाArabic: احتماليةBengali: সম্ভাবনা - সম্ভাব্যতাRussian: вероятностьJapanese: 可能性Vietnamese: khả năng - xác suấtKorean: 가능성Turkish: olasılıkUrdu: امکان - احتمالIndonesian: kemungkinan
例句
The likelihood of rain tomorrow is high.
basic
There is a strong likelihood that he will pass the test.
basic
The doctor explained the likelihood of side effects.
basic
In all likelihood, the train will be late again.
natural
What's the likelihood of you coming to the party tonight?
natural
There's a low likelihood that this will happen, but we should be prepared.
natural