Cool MateLikelihood 对比 Probability
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Likelihood
前 2000（常见）C1noun
Probability
前 2000（常见）B2noun
| Likelihood | Probability | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈlaɪklihʊd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈlaɪklihʊd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/"]/ |
| 含义 | 某事发生的几率。The chance that something will happen. | 某事发生的几率。The chance of something happening. |
| 例句 | There is very little likelihood of that happening. | The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | C1 | B2 |
| 词性 | noun | noun |
| 搭配 | every, greater, increased, decrease, diminish, lessen, grow, diminish, likelihood for, likelihood of, in all likelihood | high, real, strong, degree, have, increase, decrease, probability for, probability of, in all probability, on a/the balance of probabilities |
| 反义 | unlikelihood, improbability | certainty, impossibility |
| 常见错误 | Confusing 'likelihood' with 'likely'., Using 'likelihood' as a countable noun instead of uncountable., Mixing up the preposition, saying 'likelihood for' instead of 'likelihood of'. | Confused with 'possibility' — probability is about likelihood, while possibility is just about whether it can happen., Used incorrectly in singular/plural forms — always use 'probability' even when talking about multiple scenarios. |
| 用法说明 | 在讨论概率时使用“likelihood”。它比较中性，适用于学术和日常语境，但在非常随意的谈话中要避免使用。Use 'likelihood' in discussions of probability. It's neutral, suitable for academic and everyday contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations. | 在数学和统计学中使用。在学术语境中更正式。除非讨论游戏或几率，否则避免在随意交谈中使用。Used in mathematics and statistics. More formal in academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing games or chances. |
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常见问题：Likelihood 对比 Probability
Likelihood和Probability 有什么区别？
Likelihood: The chance that something will happen. Probability: The chance of something happening.
哪个更高级：Likelihood和Probability？
Likelihood 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。
Likelihood和Probability 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Likelihood: C1, Probability: B2。
Likelihood和Probability 是什么词性？
Likelihood: noun, Probability: noun.
能各给一个例子吗？
Likelihood: There is very little likelihood of that happening. Probability: The probability of rolling a six on a fair die is one-sixth.
我可以互换使用 Likelihood和Probability 吗？
不总是。Likelihood和Probability 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。