| Front | possible, probable, likely |
|---|---|
| Back | possible: 强调客观上可能性，但常带有“实际可能性很小”的暗示。如：It’s possible, though not probable, that he will accept these terms. (他有可能接受这些条件，但希望很小。)probable: 很可能的，大概的，语气较possible强。如：It is probable that the cost will be greater than we think.(花费很可能比我们料想的要多。)likely: 暗示从表面迹象来判断“有可能的”。如：It is likely that he will come.(他多半会来。) |
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