probable

adj that may be expected to happen;that has a good chance of being true or correct;likely 很可能(发生)的：Cooler weather is ～ after this shower.这场阵雨下过之后，天气很可能凉爽。

【辨】 probable， possible， likely：

Probable applies to that which appears reasonable on the basis of evidence or logic but is neither certain nor proved.本词所指的可能性是有根据的或合乎逻辑的，但尚不肯定，或未被证实：The ～ cause of her death has been diagnosed as heart failure. 据诊断，她的死因大概是心脏衰弱。

possible applies to that which， although not probable， can conceivably exist， occur， be done， etc. 本词用于指虽不大可能，但在想象中可能存在、出现、或做到的事，但把握不大：Success i ......     （共763字）    [阅读本文]>>