likelihood
noun
ˈlaɪklihʊd
noun
1
the
degree
to
which
something
can
reasonably
be
expected
to
happen
可能（性）;
[+
of
]
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。