probability

[.prɔbə'biliti]

n. 可能性, 或然率, 机率

例句与用法:

Having disappeared for long, he has been kidnapped in all probability.

他失踪了这么久十之八九是被绑架了。

In all probability he's already left.

大有希望的候选者、竞争者等。

What are the probabilities?

可能发生什么事?

The probability of a peace agreement being reached is zero.

达成和平协定的概率是零。

There is a little probability of his success.

他不大可能成功。

词形变化:

名词复数: probabilities |

详细释义:

n.

1. 可能性, 或然性[U][S1][(+of)][+that]

The probability of making a mistake increases when you are tired.

你累的时候犯错误的可能性就会增加。

2. 或有的事; 可能的结果[C]

A surprise test is a strong probability.

突然考试很有可能。

3. 【数】概率, 或然率, 机率[U]


短语词组:

in all probability

1. 很可能; 多半

She is, in all probability, from Australia.

她很可能是澳大利亚人。