*like·ly¹/`laɪklɪ; ˈlaɪkli/ adj probably true or probably going to happen 可能是真的; 可能要发生的: Snow showers are likely tomorrow. 明天可能有阵雪。 likely to do sth She's likely to get upset if you ask her about it. 如果你问及此事的话，她可能会不高兴。 it is likely that It's likely that she knew the man who attacked her. 她可能认识袭击她的那名男子。