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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary like·li·hood DATE 14th century : probability a strong likelihood that he is correct — T. D. Anderson English Etymology likelihood late 14c., "resemblance, similarity," from likely + -hood. Meaning "probability" is from mid-15c. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 likelihood like·li·hood / 5laiklihud / noun[U, sing.] the chance of sth happening; how likely sth is to happen 可能；可能性 SYN probability :
There is very little likelihood of that happening. 几乎没有发生那种事情的可能。 In all likelihood (= very probably) the meeting will be cancelled. 这次会议十有八九要被取消。 The likelihood is that (= it is likely that) unemployment figures will continue to fall. 很有可能失业人数会继续下降。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English likelihood noun ADJ. every There's every likelihood that she'll be able to help us. | greater, increased | real, strong VERB + LIKELIHOOD decrease, minimize, reduce Taking regular exercise reduces the likelihood of a heart attack. | increase, maximize, raise | affect This shouldn't affect the likelihood of you getting the job. LIKELIHOOD + VERB grow | diminish PREP. ~ of Is their any likelihood of our getting our money back? PHRASES in all likelihood In all likelihood, he'll be fit to play on Saturday. Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: maximum likelihood like·li·hood \ˈlīklēˌhu̇d, -liˌ-\ noun Etymology: Middle English liklihod, from likli likely + -hod, -had -hood 1. obsolete : likeness 2. : probability < in all likelihood it will rain > 3. chiefly Britain : appearance of probable success : promise |
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