175 likely, possible和probable
1 likely 指从外表、迹象判断可能发生,表面看来大有可能。
The plane is likely to be late. 飞机可能晚点了。
Your words are likely to offend him. 你的话很可能会冒犯他。
Snowstorm is likely in the next 24 hours. 未来的24小时内可能会有暴风雪。
2 possible 指客观上有可能,但常暗示希望较小。
It is possible that he may succeed. 他也许会成功。
I found it possible for Mary to do the work. 我发觉玛丽可以做那工作。
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if possible 如果可能;the best possible 尽可能好的;where/wherever/whenever possible 一有机会
3 probable 指有充分的依据或似乎有充分的理由使人感到有可能发生或实现。
It is probable that she'll have to move house. 她很有可能得搬家。
Is it probable to get there in three hours? 有可能在3个小时到达那里吗?
Snow is probable this afternoon. 今天下午可能会下雪。