likelihood/ˋlaIklI͵hUd; ˈlaIklihʊd/n 1 [singular 单数, U] the degree to which something can be expected to happen 可能性: +of Using a seatbelt reduces the likelihood of injury in a car accident. 系安全带可以降低在车祸中受伤的可能性。2 in all likelihood almost certainly 几乎肯定地﹐十有八九: The president will, in all likelihood, have to resign. 总统十有八九不得不辞职。