A1 noun 中性

probability

/ˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪti/

Probability is how likely it is that something will happen. It is used to describe the chance of an event occurring, often using numbers or percentages.

例句

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1

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

2

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

3

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

词族

名词
probability
副词
probably
形容词
probable
相关
probabilist
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'probably' which you use every day. 'Probability' is just the mathematical name for how 'probable' something is.

快速测验

The ______ of winning the game is very low because the other team is very strong.

正确!

正确答案是: probability

例句

1

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

everyday

There is a high probability of rain today, so bring an umbrella.

2

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

formal

The probability of a successful outcome is estimated at sixty percent.

3

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

informal

What's the probability of us getting a seat at the restaurant?

4

In this experiment, we measure the probability of the cells reacting to the light.

academic

In this experiment, we measure the probability of the cells reacting to the light.

5

Our business plan considers the probability of market growth next year.

business

Our business plan considers the probability of market growth next year.

词族

名词
probability
副词
probably
形容词
probable
相关
probabilist

常见搭配

high probability high probability
low probability low probability
calculate probability calculate probability
statistical probability statistical probability
equal probability equal probability

常用短语

in all probability

in all probability

against all probability

against all probability

law of probability

law of probability

容易混淆的词

probability vs possibility

Possibility means something can happen; probability measures how likely it is to happen.

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使用说明

The word is often followed by the preposition 'of' plus a noun or a verb ending in -ing. It can be used as a countable noun when discussing specific mathematical chances.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'probability' where they should use the adverb 'probably'. For example, saying 'It will probability rain' instead of 'It will probably rain.'

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'probably' which you use every day. 'Probability' is just the mathematical name for how 'probable' something is.

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词源

From the Latin word 'probabilis', which means provable, credible, or likely.

语法模式

countable or uncountable noun often used with 'there is a...' followed by 'of + noun/-ing' or 'that + clause'
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文化背景

Probability is a fundamental concept taught in basic mathematics and science classes in English-speaking schools.

快速测验

The ______ of winning the game is very low because the other team is very strong.

正确!

正确答案是: probability

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