probably /ˈprɒbəblɪ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADV If you say that something is probably the case, you think that it is likely to be the case, although you are not sure. 可能 (为事实) 地 [ADV with cl/group] [含糊]

  例：

  The White House probably won't make this plan public until July.

  白宫可能要到7月份才会公布这项计划。

  例：

  Van Gogh is probably the best-known painter in the world.

  梵高可能是世界上最知名的画家。

• 2. 

  ADV You can use probably when you want to make your opinion sound less forceful or definite, so that you do not offend people. 可能 (用以缓和语气) [ADV with cl/group] [含糊]

  例：

  What would he think of their story? He'd probably think she and Lenny were both crazy!

  他会怎么看他们的故事呢。他可能会想她和伦尼都疯了！