likely

1. 可能的;有希望的 probable;that is expected
2. 适合的 that seems suitable for a purpose

1. 可能probably

is likely to有可能…

most likely最可能

less likely最不可能的是；较少可能

much more likely极可能

more likely than not较有可能；多半可能

as likely as not adv. 很可能，说不定

1. I'm likely to be very busy tomorrow.
   明天我可能很忙。
2. They'll very likely ask for an increase in the budget.
   他们很可能会要求增加预算。
3. I've heard whispers that the firm is likely to go bankrupt.
   我听到传闻说公司很可能要破产。
4. A rather different fate seems more likely.
   另一种大不相同的命运似乎更可信。

1. Most likely it were in the lining of my coat.
   那东西很可能在我上衣的衬层里。
2. I shall very likely be here again next month.
   下个月我很可能再来这儿。
3. You'll most likely see these animals at twilight.
   黄昏时分你很可能会看到这些动物。