be likely to do sth
1)
我们很可能要赢这场比赛了。
2)
很可能今晚她会给我打电话
3)
.不大想要下雨
probable> likely>possible
impossible
unlikely
improbable
possible:强调 “客观上有可能”,但 “实际上希望很小“
It is possible for sb. to do sth.
It is possible that-clause
probable 经过权衡正反两方面的理由后,相信某事物很有可能(事实可能就是如此)
It is probable that-clause
It is probable that the
winner will get a prize.
It is probable for the
winner to get a prize.(X)
He is possible to finish the work.(X)
It is possible for him to finish the work.(V)
The test is ____ to be difficult.
a. likely
b. like c. possible d. probable
I’m possible to do it. (误)
It is possible for me to do it. 正
It is probable for him to come. 误
He is probable to come. 误
It is probable that he will come正
4.Carl is ___ to come this afternoon, but I’m not
quite sure.
a.
possible b. probable c. perhaps d. likely