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* 词义辨析 Cloris Elipha Layier Lily Probably Possibly Perhaps Maybe Likely ? probably：“很可能，大概”，相当于most likely, 可能性在这一组词中最大，表示一种几乎完全肯定的意思。 Eg:1.He is the only witness of the accident; he can probably give us some detailed information about it. 。 2.There is probably some kind of living matter on some other worlds, but we do not know yet. ? possibly：“可能地，或者，也许， 指客观上潜存着发生某种变化的可能。可能性较大。用于否定句和疑问句时表示 无论如何之意。 Eg:1.She expressed regret for any inconvenience which might possibly be caused. 2.I couldnt possibly have finished typing such a long document in such a limited period of time. perhaps：“可能”，较为常用也较为正式的词，可能性也不十分大。它可以表示建议或要求，也可以表示以礼貌的方式下命令。 Eg:1.I thought perhaps it was the letter you had been expecting. 2.Perhaps you will kindly give us a hand when we are in trouble. maybe：“可能，也许”，比其余的几个词更为随便和不正式，可能性不大，也可以表示一种非常委婉,礼貌的建议或要求。 Eg:1.You could put it over there, maybe. 2.He didnt feel quite right; maybe he got sunstroke. likely： 侧重可能性，用于指将来，预言希望或所不希望的结果。通常与most, very连用。 Eg:1.Profit will most?likely?have risen by about ￡25 million. 2.Very?likely?he‘d told them he had American business interests. *