probability
/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/ · /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4731 in the learning path
可能性；概率
Definitions
n. how likely something is to happen
可能性；概率
Example
Dark clouds suggest a high probability of rain tonight.
乌云表明今晚下雨的可能性很大。
Improved weather models allow scientists to estimate the probability of extreme rainfall with greater accuracy.
改进后的天气模型使科学家能够更准确地估算极端降雨的概率。
Collocations
- high probability
- probability of success
- in all probability
- probability theory
Word family
- probable (adj.)
- probably (adv.)
- improbable (adj.)
Synonyms
- likelihood
- chance
Usage tip
常接of加名词或动名词；也可接that从句。
FAQ
- What does probability mean?
- how likely something is to happen
- How is probability pronounced?
- UK /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/, US /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
