| 释义 |
as likely as not | most/very likely - very probably十之八九；非常可能
- As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.她很可能把这事忘得一干二净了。
- The illness was caused, most likely, by a virus.这种病很可能是病毒引起的。
Grammar Point likelylikely- In standard British English the adverb likely is often used with a word such as most, more or very:
- We will most likely see him later.我们很可能晚些时候会见到他。
In journalism and less formal language, however, likely is used on its own:- The deal will likely result in more cuts to services.这项协议可能会导致对服务行业的进一步削减。
In informal North American English likely is often used on its own, and this is not considered incorrect:- We will likely see him later.我们可能晚些时候会见到他。
- He said that he would likely run for President.他说他可能竞选总统。
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyb1
See also likely |