Not very probable 对比 Rare 对比 Unlikely

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Not very probable

前 5000（相当常见）

Rare

前 2000（常见） B1 adjective

Unlikely

前 2000（常见） B1 adjective

	Not very probable	Rare	Unlikely
发音	🇬🇧 //nɒt ˈvɛri ˈprɒbəbl// 🇺🇸 //nɑt ˈvɛri ˈprɑbəbəl//	🇬🇧 /["/reə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rer/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ʌnˈlaɪkli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ʌnˈlaɪkli/"]/
含义	something that is unlikely to happen	不常见或不寻常 not common or usual	不太可能发生或不太真实。 Not likely to happen or to be true.
例句	It’s not very probable that they will win the game.	The museum has a collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations.	It is unlikely that it will rain today given the clear skies.
语域	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	前 5000（相当常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	-	B1	B1
词性		adjective	adjective
搭配	not very likely, not very possible, not very realistic	be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very
反义	certain, likely	common, usual, frequent	likely, probable, certain
常见错误	Using 'not very possible' instead of 'not very probable', Confusing with 'unlikely' without understanding subtle differences, Using it in overly formal contexts	Confusing 'rare' with 'rarely', which has a different meaning., Using 'rare' to describe frequency instead of quality., Misplacing 'rare' in sentences, leading to unclear meaning.	Confused with 'unlikely' vs 'unlikelyhood', Incorrectly using it in an informal context where 'improbable' might fit better., Using 'unlikely' to describe a person's character instead of a situation.
用法说明	Use this phrase in discussions about events that are doubtful. Avoid in formal writing where more precise language may be expected.	用来描述不常见或不常经历的事物。适用于口语和书面语场合。避免在非常非正式的场合使用。 Used to describe something that is not often found or experienced. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in very informal situations.	用'不太可能'来描述不被期待的情况或结果。更适合中性语境；在非常正式的写作中要避免使用。 Use 'unlikely' to describe situations or outcomes that are not expected. It's more appropriate in neutral contexts; avoid in very formal writing.

在真实片段中看它

- It's possible. - But not very probable.

Not very probable

It's really rare that I remember my dreams.

Rare

Succession › S1 E1

in the event of my unlikely demise,

Sherlock › S1 E1

Unlikely you've got an extended family, not one you're close to.

Succession › S1 E1

in the event of my unlikely demise,

Sherlock › S1 E1

Unlikely you've got an extended family, not one you're close to.

Unlikely

常见问题：Not very probable 对比 Rare 对比 Unlikely

Not very probable、Rare和Unlikely 有什么区别？

Not very probable: something that is unlikely to happen Rare: not common or usual Unlikely: Not likely to happen or to be true.

能各给一个例子吗？

Not very probable: It’s not very probable that they will win the game. Rare: The museum has a collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations. Unlikely: It is unlikely that it will rain today given the clear skies.

我可以互换使用 Not very probable、Rare和Unlikely 吗？

不总是。Not very probable、Rare和Unlikely 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。