Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #4994
likelihood
可能性;概率
核心释义
The chance that something will happen; probability.
- 1.
特定结果发生的概率;事情发生的可能性;概率;可能的状态或程度。
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
- 2.
某个固定结果由具有特定参数的随机分布生成的概率。
The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
- 3.
相似,类似。
Likeness, resemblance.
似然;相似;类似;特定结果发生的概率;事情发生的可能性;概率;可能的状态或程度。;某个固定结果由具有特定参数的随机分布生成的概率。;相似,类似。
用法In use
There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.
用法提示:likelihood 在这里表示某事发生的概率,后接 of 短语。
The likelihood of her winning the competition is quite low.
用法提示:likelihood 后接 of 介词短语,表示可能性的大小。
Scientists are calculating the likelihoods of different earthquake scenarios.
用法提示:likelihood 使用了复数形式,强调多种可能性。
the likelihood of sth
The likelihood of rain is high today.
今天下雨的可能性很高。
the likelihood that clause
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- high likelihood
- 高可能性
- There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.明天降雨的可能性很大。
- strong likelihood
- 很强的可能性
- There is a strong likelihood that he will win the election.他赢得选举的可能性很大。
- likelihood of
- …的可能性
- The likelihood of success is low.成功的可能性很低。
- increase the likelihood
- 增加可能性
- Regular exercise can increase the likelihood of good health.定期锻炼可以增加健康的可能性。
- reduce the likelihood
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
拆解为like(像)和hood(兜帽),像兜帽一样可能变化,即可能性。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于表达某事发生的概率,既可用于正式场合(如学术、法律),也可用于日常对话。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words share the suffix -hood pronounced /hʊd/. Note that livelihood (/'laɪvlihʊd/) is a common misspelling of likelihood due to similar spelling and meaning.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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