like·li·hood/`laɪklɪˏhd; ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n 1 [singular 单数，U] how likely something is to happen 可能性: + of/that Even one drink can increase the likelihood of you having an accident. 即使一杯酒也能增加事故发生的可能性。 2 in all likelihood almost certainly 极可能，十有八九: The president will, in all likelihood, have to resign. 总统极有可能被迫辞职。