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【多益混淆字】likely、probable、possible 和 maybe，都是「可能」哪裡不一樣？
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likely、probable、possible 和 maybe 這四個單字都表示「可能」，那到底哪裡不一樣、多益又怎麼考呢 一起來學習吧！
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likely、probable、possible 和 maybe 這四個單字都表示「可能」，那到底哪裡不一樣、多益又怎麼考呢
likely (a.) 可能的
有兩種用法：
It is likely that... 很可能⋯⋯
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It is likely that the plan will fail.
很可能這個計畫會失敗。
主詞 + be likely to V ⋯⋯ 可能會⋯⋯
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The plan is likely to fail.
該計劃可能會失敗。
probable (a.) 可能的
只有一種用法：
It is probable that... 很可能⋯⋯
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It is probable that the plan will fail.
很可能該計劃會失敗。
possible (a.) 可能的
It is possible that... 可能⋯⋯
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It is possible that the plan will fail.
該計劃可能會失敗。
It is possible for sb to V 某人有可能⋯⋯
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It is possible that Peter will change his mind.
= It is possible for Peter to change his mind.
彼得有可能會改變念頭。
maybe (adv.) 也許
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Maybe the plan will fail.
= Perhaps the plan will fail.
也許該計劃會失敗。
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表達「可能」，你可以說：
- It is likely / possible / probable that...
- It is possible for sb to V
- sth/sb is likely to...
- Maybe... / Perhaps...
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Words in Use
Practical Phrases
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It is likely that...
可能……
It is likely that John and Lulu will get married.
約翰和露露可能會結婚。
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be likely to V
容易......；有可能⋯⋯
= be prone to
= be prone to V
= be inclined to V
= tend to V
John and Mary are likely to get married this year.
約翰和瑪麗今年可能會結婚。
