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like·ly AHD[līkʹlē] D.J.[ˈlaɪkliː]K.K.[ˈlaɪkli]adj.（形容词）like.li.er, like.li.est - Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable:可能的：具有或显示使某事成为可能的特征或品质：They are likely to become angry with him.他们可能会对他发怒
- Within the realm of credibility; plausible:象是可靠的；似乎有理的：not a very likely excuse.不太令人信服的理由
- Apparently appropriate or suitable:似乎合适的：显出很合适或适宜的：There were several likely candidates for the job.有好几个比较适合这项工作的人选
- Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising:有希望的：倾向于成功或得到预定效果的；有指望的：a likely topic for investigation.前景可观的调查主题
- Attractive; pleasant:漂亮的；有吸引力的：found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.在树荫下找到了宜人的野餐的好地方
adv.Usage Problem（副词）【用法疑难】- Probably.可能的
- Middle English likly 中古英语 likly
- from Old English gelīclīc from gelīc [similar] 源自 古英语 gelīclīc 源自 gelīc [相似的]
- and from Old Norse līkligr from līkr [similar] * see līk- 并源自 古斯堪的纳维亚语 līkligr 源自 līkr [类似的] * 参见 līk-
- Used as an adverblikely is most commonly preceded by a qualifier such as very or quite : 作为副词用时，likely 前通常会有修饰性的词，如 very 或 quite ： He will quite likely require some help with his classes. 在学习上他极可能需要帮助。
- But the unmodified use oflikely is common enough in educated writing, and though it might be better avoided in highly formal style,it should not be regarded as incorrect: 但在受过教育的人的写作中，likely 前不加任何修饰的用法很普遍， 虽然在非常正式的文体中最好避免这种用法，但不应该将它看作是不正确的用法： They'll likely buy a new car this year. See Usage Note at liable 他们今年可能会买辆新车 参见 liable
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