likelihood /ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT The likelihood of something happening is how likely it is to happen. 可能性

  例：

  The likelihood of infection is minimal.

  传染的可能性微乎其微。

• 2. 

  N-SING If something is a likelihood, it is likely to happen. 可能发生的事情

  例：

  But the likelihood is that people would be willing to pay if they were certain that their money was going to a good cause.

  但有可能的是，如果人们确信自己的钱将用于善事，他们会愿意出钱的。