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likelihood
like·li·hood / 5laIklI7hud ; 5laIklihJd /noun sing., U
1. the degree to which something can reasonably be expected to happen可能(性);SYNprobability
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Using a seatbelt will reduce the likelihood of serious injury in a car accident.系安全带可以降低在车祸中受重伤的可能性。
little / lower / high / greater etc likelihood
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job.她得到这份工作的可能性很小。
likelihood (that)
They must face the likelihood that the newspaper might go bankrupt.他们必须面对这个现实 — 报社可能要倒闭。
2. in all likelihood almost certainly几乎肯定地,极可能地:
If I refused, it would in all likelihood mean I'd lose my job.如果我拒绝,那我十有八九会丢掉工作。

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