likelihood /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/ noun Learner's definition of LIKELIHOOD
: the chance that something will happen可能;可能性 [noncount]
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A poor diet increases the likelihood of (developing) serious health problems. [=a poor diet makes it more likely that you will develop serious health problems]不良饮食增加出现严重健康问题的概率。
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There is no likelihood of that happening. [=there is no chance of that happening]不可能发生那种事。
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There is every likelihood that he will be reelected. [=he will almost certainly be reelected]他极有可能再次当选。
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In all likelihood it will rain tomorrow. [=it is very likely that it will rain tomorrow]明天十有八九要下雨。
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