adj.(形容词)

1. 很可能（发生）的，很可能成为事实的，很有希望的，或真的，或然的
2. 大概的，大致的，几率的
3. 有充分根据的，可信的，像有的，像确实的，象真实的
4. 妥当的
5. 当时的
6. 被预料的，想象会这样的

n.(名词)

1. 很可能的事情
2. 很可能被选中的人，可能入选的人，可能获胜的人，可能入选者

adj.(形容词)

1. 很可能的,大概的; 或有的 that may be expected to happen or to be so; likely

Noun:

1. an applicant likely to be chosen

Adjective:

1. likely but not certain to be or become true or real;

   "a likely result"
   "he foresaw a probable loss"
   

2. apparently destined;

   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"
   

1.可能的；也许的；大概的
If you say that something isprobable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen.

e.g. It isprobable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition...
这种药物有可能治标不治本。
e.g. She does not want to be taken to an optician with theprobable result of having to wear glasses...
她不想被带去验光，因为结果可能是她必须配戴眼镜。

2.很有希望的；有可能的
You can useprobable to describe a role or function that someone or something is likely to have.

e.g. The Socialists united behind theirprobable presidential candidate, Michel Rocard.
社会党人团结在他们很有希望当选的总统候选人米歇尔·罗卡尔周围。

1. probable的翻译

1. 很可能的：1996年英国中苏格兰地区发生了食源性出血性大肠艾希氏菌o157爆发事件.综合调查结果和根据工作假使,卫生当局确定了最终病例定义如表3,对2427位有可能的发病者(potential case)分级为确定的(confirmed)、很可能的(probable)、可能的(possible)、不是的(not a case)等,

2. 或然：休谟在<>第四章中指出解证(demonstrative)推理与或然(probable)推理的差别(注意商务中译本有错译):人类推理或探究的一切对象可以自然地分为两类:观念的关系(Relations ofIdeas)和实际的事情(Matters of Fact).

The most probable discipline for its use is chemical engineering, but it can also be used in materials science, fuels science, and chemistry programs.

它的使用的最很可能的纪律是化学工程，但是它也能被在材料科学，燃料科学和化学计画方面使用。

The most probable discipline for its use is chemical engineering, but it can also be used in materials science, fuels science, and chemistry programs.

它的使用的最很可能的纪律是化学工程，但是它也能被在材料科学，燃料科学和化学计画方面使用。

the probable cause/explanation/outcome

可能的原因 / 解释 / 结果

highly/quite/most probable

极其 / 相当 / 最可能的

It is probable that the disease has a genetic element.

这种疾病很可能有遗传因素。

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

这种药物有可能治标不治本。

She does not want to be taken to an optician with the probable result of having to wear glasses...

她不想被带去验光，因为结果可能是她必须配戴眼镜。

The Socialists united behind their probable presidential candidate, Michel Rocard.

社会党人团结在他们很有希望当选的总统候选人米歇尔·罗卡尔周围。

It is hardly probable that he will succeed.

他不会成功.

Now the future is probable.

未来是可能的.

He was named as the probable successor.

他被指定为可能的继承人.

Genetic analysis among 4 different EV 71 isolates from the patients indicated probable intrafamilial transmission of EV 71.

从在4个不同患者肠病毒71型分离病毒株的基因分析显示,这可能是个肠病毒71型家庭群聚感染事件.

He is a probable candidate.

他是有希望的候选人.

Rain is possible, but not probable before evening.

有可能要下雨, 但天黑前不可能下. murderer是 那些possiblemurderer中 犯罪动机最强、时机最好的谋杀犯

It is entirely possible, if probable, that its learning will affect its genes.

它的学习完全可能, 或者说很有可能, 影响它的基因.

He foresaw a probable money loss for himself, But this had no share in his feeling.

他料到自己大概要损失一笔收入, 可他不怎么在乎.

Methods: The motor conduction velocity and F wave were examined in 50 patients with ALS ( definite : 41 cases, probable : 9 cases ).

方法: 50例ALS患者 ( 肯定ALS41例, 很可能 ALS9 例 ) 和正常对照组进行MCV和F波测定.

Success is possible but hardly probable.

成功是有可能的,但不一定.

This is the most probable causesimultan connect probably of this issue.

这也是这个问题最大的可能原因.

Based on data from two wells probable reserves was estimated. The results show good economics.

根据该区两口井的资料,计算了油藏的控制储量.实践证明取得了很好的经济效果.

It is highly probable that it will rain today.

今天很可能会下雨.

To infer, the Guangzhou city belongs to the spread area of probable meteorite craters.

据此推测, 广州市区属疑似陨石坑分布区.

The fuzzy probable rules are proposed to the fuzziness in the antecedentthe probability the consequent parts.

模糊机率机制的法则乃是为了使蚂蚁在路径转移上能更具多样化的搜寻,其是由前件部的模糊以及后件部的模糊机率所组成.

The hidden law a probable outcome.

那无法预料的结果.

Each knew the probable purpose of the other in standing there, and neither spoke.

尽管他们相互都知道对方站在那里的大致的目的, 但是双方都没有说透.

It is probable that he has forgotten.

恐怕他是忘了.

Contrast the signs of cocaine withdrawal and opiate withdrawal, and the probable mechanisms involved.

对照古柯碱戒断症状和鸦片戒断症状的征兆和可能有关的机制.

The probable outcome of the talks is a compromise.

会谈的结果很可能是妥协.

It is probable that she might change her mind at the last minute.

她大概会在最后时刻改变主意.

It is probable to finish the job before dark.

天黑之前有可能完成这项工作.

The Socialists united behind their probable presidential candidate, Michel Rocard.

社会党人团结在他们很有希望当选的总统候选人米歇尔·罗卡尔周围。

用作定语～+ n.

1. The probable outcome of the talks is a compromise.
   会谈的结果很可能是妥协。
2. She looked around for her probable companions.
   她环顾四周寻找可能的同伴。

用作表语S+be+～

1. It's possible that they will win, but judging by their recent performances, it doesn't seem probable.
   他们获胜的可能性是有的,但是从他们最近的表现来看,这种可能性并不太大。
2. I don't think this story is probable.
   我认为这故事是不可信的。

It is/was+～+to- v

1. It is probable to finish the job before dark.
   天黑之前有可能完成这项工作。

It is/was+～+that-clause

1. It is very probable that he will return today.
   他今天很可能会回来。
2. It is hardly probable that he will succeed.
   他不会成功。
3. It is probable that she might change her mind at the last minute.
   她大概会在最后时刻改变主意。

副词+～

• probable">extremely probable极其可能
• probable">hardly probable几乎不可能

• The problem of fixing the probable time of death.

  出自：F. Smyth

• It seems probable that the kidnappers intended to shoot..us.

  出自：J. G. Ballard

adj.(形容词)

1. probable后由that引导的主语从句中,谓语动词多由“will〔might〕+动词原形”构成。

adj.(形容词)

probable, likely, possible

这三个词均表示“可能”。

1.probable常指有较大的可能性,表示客观上潜在的可能性,较有根据和充分理由而值得相信的事,意味着经过权衡正反两方面的理由后而相信的事大概会发生的,常译作“很可能”。

2.possible指有可能小,但强调客观上有可能性,且常有可能性较小的暗示。

3.likely作形容词时意为“很可能,大概,也许”,侧重表示从表面迹象看来某人有可能做某事或某事有可能发生。