Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #5016
probable
很可能；可能的
核心释义
Likely to be true or become real, though not certain.
- 1.
很可能是真的；极可能真实的
Likely or most likely to be true.
- 2.
很可能发生的
Likely to happen.
- 3.
很可能但不一定成为现实
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
- 4.
支持(或提供理由)相信,但未证明的
Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.
- 5.
显然注定
apparently destined
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
用法In use
It is probable that the meeting will be postponed.
用法提示：以"it is probable that"结构表示事件发生的可能性高但不确定。
The probable outcome of the negotiation is a compromise.
用法提示：作前置定语修饰名词，表示该结果很可能会发生。
He is the probable candidate for the job.
用法提示：作前置定语，描述候选人被选中的可能性很高。
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.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想pro（向前）+ able（能）→ 事情能往前发展，很可能发生。
语境与语域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。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用于 it is probable that 结构或修饰名词
发音与拼写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.
高价值词汇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。
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