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unlikely

/uhn-lahyk-lee/US // ʌnˈlaɪk li //UK // (ʌnˈlaɪklɪ) //

不太可能,不可能的,不可能,不大可能

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    un·like·li·er, un·like·li·est.

    • : not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
    • : holding little prospect of success; unpromising; likely to fail: He is an unlikely candidate for reelection.
    • : not ingratiating; objectionable.
adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in an unlikely way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.not probable

Examples

  • Once approved, a vaccine is unlikely to be widely available for several months.

  • In such efforts, Russia is unlikely to encounter resistance from the Belarus security apparatus, which probably views its interests and future tied to maintenance of tight central control.

  • As Vox’s Umair Irfan reports, it’s still unlikely that a vaccine will be authorized for use by then.

  • America is unlikely to know its presidential winner on election night due to the expected surge in mail-in votes.

  • A survey conducted in late June found that 65% of Americans said they are “very unlikely” to return to theaters immediately after they reopen.

  • Harris is unlikely to see a challenge from Villaraigosa, either.

  • At least 29 fellow Republicans must vote against Boehner for a second ballot to be reached, and that seems very unlikely.

  • Almost forty years later, it seems unlikely this will ever be the case.

  • We tend to think not, but the rise of King, Kennedy, and Lincoln was unlikely, too.

  • It was Orlando vs. Justin in an Ibiza melee with two highly unlikely opposing parties.

  • The magistrate appeared to think such an occurrence not at all unlikely, as he committed him to prison for three months.

  • The converse seems to me unlikely; however, they are not remarkable for originality.

  • Marius looks elsewhere for a wife—unless mademoiselle of her own free will should elect to wed him—a thing unlikely.

  • For your sake, old fellow, I hope she won't succeed, but I have known more unlikely things happen even than this.

  • Sara Lee might have fought the War Office single-handed and won out, but it is extremely unlikely.