Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #5016
probable
很可能；可能的
Likely to be true or become real, though not certain.
- 1.
Likely or most likely to be true.
很可能是真的；极可能真实的
- 2.
Likely to happen.
很可能发生的
- 3.
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
很可能但不一定成为现实
- 4.
Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.
支持(或提供理由)相信,但未证明的
- 5.
apparently destined
显然注定
可能发生的；很可能；可信的；有根据的；显然注定的；必然会发生的；很可能是真的；极可能真实的；很可能发生的
In use
It is probable that the meeting will be postponed.
The probable outcome of the negotiation is a compromise.
He is the probable candidate for the job.
he foresaw a probable loss
the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme
it is probable that + clause
用于引导从句，表示对事件的推测。
It is probable that she will arrive late.
她很可能会晚到。
probable + noun
形容词前置修饰名词，表示可能性。
The probable outcome is a tie.
可能的结果是平局。
Connections
Collocations
- probable cause
- 可能的原因
- The police need probable cause to search a vehicle.警察需要有合理根据才能搜查车辆。
- probable outcome
- 可能的结果
- Given the data, the probable outcome is an increase in sales.根据数据，可能的结果是销售额增加。
- probable winner
- 可能的赢家
- She is the probable winner of the election.她可能是选举的赢家。
- probable reason
- 可能的原因
- The probable reason for the delay is bad weather.延误的可能原因是恶劣天气。
- probable effect
- 可能的影响
- The probable effect of the new law is higher prices.新法律可能的影响是价格上涨。
- probable scenario
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想pro（向前）+ able（能）→ 事情能往前发展，很可能发生。
Context & Register
“probable” 多用于表示“很可能的”，是一个中性词，比较常见于日常交流、学术论文和新闻报道等场景，无明显正式或非正式限制。
Grammar Note
常用于 it is probable that 结构或修饰名词
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the common ending '-able' pronounced /əbl̩/ but have different stressed vowels; none form a perfect rhyme with 'probable' (/'prɒbəbl̩/). Only 'possible' has the same stressed vowel /ɒ/, though the following consonant differs, so it is a near rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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