probable /ˈprɒbəbəl/ CET4

• 1. 

  ADJ If you say that something is probable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen. 可能 (是真实、发生) 的 [含糊]

  例：

  It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition.

  可能该药物只治标而不治本。

• 2. 

  ADJ You can use probable to describe a role or function that someone or something is likely to have. 可能 (拥有) 的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...their probable presidential candidate.

  …他们可能的总统候选人。