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⇨ possibility (The odds are that…) ⇨ be at odds ⇨ conflict verb (Her story was at odds with his.) ⇨ be at odds ⇨ disagree verb (They were at odds over how to do it.) ⇨ at odds ⇨ inconsistent adj. possibility noun possibility ♦︎ chance ♦︎ probability ♦︎ odds ♦︎ prospect ♦︎ likelihoodThese are all words for how likely sth is to happen, or for a thing that is likely to happen. 这些词均表示可能性或可能发生的事。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达可能的程度| possibility | ➔ | prospect | ➔ | probability | | chance | | | | likelihood | | odds | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a possibility / a chance / a probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood of sth◆a possibility / a chance / the probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood that...◆a real / reasonable possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆a strong possibility / chance / probability / likelihood◆a high chance / probability / likelihood◆a realistic / serious / remote possibility / chance / prospect◆every possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood◆little chance / prospect / likelihood◆There is (no) possibility / chance / prospect / likelihood of sth.◆The chances / probability / odds / likelihood is / are that...◆to have the possibility / a chance / a ... probability / the prospect / a ...likelihood◆to increase / reduce the possibility / chance / probability / odds / likelihood◆to calculate the probability / odds / likelihood■ possibility [uncountable, countable] the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to 可能；可能性◆He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.他拒绝排除加税的可能性。◆ (especially BrE) It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day.我们大家将来有一天再度聚首，这绝非不可能。◆What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.曾经看似不可能的事情现在显然有可能实现。◆There is a remote possibility that we might have got it wrong.我们也有可能搞错了，但可能性不大。 see also possible ⇨ likely ■ chance [countable, uncountable] a possibility that sth might exist or happen, especially sth that you want （尤指愿望成真的）可能性◆Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight?有可能弄到今晚的票吗？◆The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success.手术成功的可能性是50%。◆As long as there is an outside chance (= a slight chance) we'll go for it.只要有一点点希望，我们都会去争取。◆She has only a slim chance of passing the exam.她通过考试的希望不大。◆There is no chance that he will change his mind.他不可能改变主意。■ probability / /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/ [uncountable, countable] how likely sth is to happen; a thing that is likely to happen 可能性；很可能发生的事◆The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.物价有可能迅速上涨。◆A fall in interest rates is a strong probability in the present economic climate.在目前的经济形势下，降低利率大有可能。ⓘ In mathematics a probability is a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen. 数学中probability指概率、几率◆There is a 60% probability that the population will be infected with the disease.民众感染这种病的几率是60%。 see also probable ⇨ likely ■ odds (usually the odds 通常作the odds) [plural] how likely sth is to happen; something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve sth （事物发生的）可能性，概率；不利条件◆The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed).我方胜算的几率极大。◆The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed).他成功的几率很小。◆What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't turn up?他不露面的可能性有多大？◆Against all (the) odds, he made a full recovery.原本是凶多吉少，他却完全康复了。ⓘ In betting odds are the connection between two numbers that shows how much money sb will receive if they win a bet. 赌博中，odds指投注赔率◆I put £10 on Middlesbrough to beat Manchester at odds of three to one (= three times the amount of money that has been bet by sb will be paid to them if they win).我押10英镑赌米德尔斯伯勒赢曼彻斯特，赔率三比一。◆They are offering long / short odds (= the winnings will be high / low because there is a high / low risk of losing) on the defending champion.他们为卫冕者开出了高／低赔率。 ■ prospect [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) the possibility that sth might happen, especially sth good （尤指好事发生的）可能性，希望◆There is no immediate prospect of peace.短期内没有和平的希望。◆A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).可望打进半决赛。 see also prospective ⇨ likely ■ likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ / [uncountable, singular] the possibility that sth might happen; how likely sth is to happen 可能；可能性◆There is very little likelihood of that happening.几乎没有发生那种事情的可能。◆The likelihood is that (= it is likely that) unemployment figures will continue to fall.失业人数很有可能继续减少。◆In all likelihood (= very probably) the meeting will be cancelled.这次会议十有八九要取消。 see also likely ⇨ likely NOTE 辨析 Probability or likelihood? Probability is used more in scientific and technical contexts; likelihood is used more in business contexts. However, in everyday speech you can usually use either word. * probability多用于科学技术语境，likelihood多用于商务语境。但在日常生活中，两个词往往可通用。 conflict verb conflict ♦︎ contrast ♦︎ contradict ♦︎ be at odds ♦︎ clash ♦︎ go against sthThese are all words and expressions that can be used when two very different ideas, feelings or personalities come together. 这些词语均表示想法、感觉或性格产生冲突、相抵触、相互矛盾。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to conflict / contrast / be at odds / clash with sth◆to be at odds / clash over sth◆stories / versions conflict / contradict each other / are at odds◆conflicting / contrasting opinions / personalities / emotions■ conflict / /kənˈflɪkt/ / [intransitive](of two ideas, beliefs, stories, feelings or personalities) to be so different from each other that they cannot easily exist together or both be true （两种想法、信仰、说法、感觉或性格）冲突，抵触◆These results conflict with earlier findings.这些结果与之前的发现相矛盾。◆Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims.究竟有多少援助到了饥民手里，相关报告彼此矛盾。◆He was torn between conflicting loyalties to family and work.忠于家庭还是忠于工作，两者相互矛盾，他左右为难。■ contrast /kənˈtrɑːst; NAmE kənˈtræst/ [intransitive](of two things) to show a clear difference when close together or when compared （两个事物并列或作比较时）显出明显差异，形成对照◆Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.她的行动与她的承诺相差甚远。◆Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.她的行动与她的承诺相差甚远。 see also contrast ⇨ difference , contrast ⇨ opposite noun , contrasting ⇨ different ■ contradict /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt; NAmE ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/ [transitive](of statements or pieces of evidence) to be so different from each other that they cannot both be true （陈述或证据）相抵触，相矛盾，相反◆The two stories contradict each other.这两种说法相互抵触。◆This version of events was contradicted by eyewitness reports.对事件的这种说法和目击者的报告相矛盾。 see also contradictory ⇨ inconsistent ■ be at ˈodds idiom to be very different from sth, when it should be the same 有差异；相矛盾◆Her story was at odds with the police report.她的叙述与警方报告相矛盾。 see also at odds ⇨ inconsistent ■ clash [intransitive] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) (of two ideas, beliefs or personalities) to be so different from each other that they cannot easily exist together and often cause arguments （两种想法、信仰或性格）不相容，抵触（且常引起争论）◆He clashed with his father over politics.他和父亲政见分歧很大。◆His views and his father's clashed.他与父亲意见相左。NOTE 辨析 Conflict or clash? Conflict has a wider range and is often used to talk about stories, beliefs and emotions that are very different from each other. Clash is more often used to talk about the angry disagreement caused by people having very different opinions. People or their opinions can clash but people cannot conflict. * conflict的使用范围更广，常指说法、信仰和情感彼此差异甚大。clash多指人们意见严重不合而起愤怒的争执。clash的主语可以是人或观点，但是conflict的主语不能是人◆He conflicted with his father over politics. ■ ˌgo aˈgainst sth phrasal verb (of an idea, belief or action) to not fit or agree with another idea or belief （想法、信仰或行动）与⋯相违背◆Paying for hospital treatment goes against her principles.拿钱到医院治病有违她的原则。◆His thinking goes against all logic.他的想法完全不合情理。 disagree verb disagree ♦︎ differ ♦︎ dispute ♦︎ be at odds ♦︎ take issue with sb ♦︎ not see eye to eye with sbThese are all words and expressions that can be used when people have different opinions about sth. 这些词语均表示意见不合、有分歧。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to disagree / differ / dispute / be at odds / take issue / not see eye to eye with sb / sth◆to disagree / differ / be at odds / take issue / not see eye to eye on sth◆to disagree / differ / be at odds / take issue over sth◆to disagree / differ / take issue about sth◆to disagree / differ as to sth◆to agree to disagree / differ■ disagree [intransitive] to have a different opinion about sth 持不同意见；有分歧；不同意◆Even friends disagree sometimes.即便是朋友有时候也有分歧。◆He disagreed with his parents on most things.他在大多数事情上都与父母意见不一。◆Some people disagree with this argument.有些人不同意这个论点。◆No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do.不，我不赞成。我认为这样做不合适。◆She disagreed that building more roads was the only way to handle traffic congestion.她持反对意见，不认为多修公路是解决交通拥堵问题的唯一途径。 OPP agree ⇨ agree 1 see also disagreement ⇨ debate ■ differ [intransitive] (rather formal) to have a different opinion on sth from sb else 意见相左；持不同观点；不同意◆I have to differ with you on that.在那一点上我不能同意你的看法。◆Medical opinion differs as to how to treat the disease.关于如何治疗这种疾病，医学界有不同的看法。◆I think you're wrong. Let's just agree to differ.我认为你是错的。咱们还是各自保留不同意见吧。 see also difference ⇨ debate NOTE 辨析 Disagree or differ?If you disagree with sb you will probably tell them why and try to persuade them you are right. Differ is a more formal word and is used more to state the fact of disagreeing than the reasons for it. Only people can disagree; people or their opinions can differ. 用disagree表示不同意某人的观点时，很可能会告诉对方不同意的理由并设法说服对方。differ较正式，重点在于不同意的事实而非不同意的理由。disagree的主语只能是人，differ的主语可以是人或观点◆Medical opinion disagrees as to how to treat the disease. ■ dispute /dɪˈspjuːt, ˈdɪspjuːt/ [transitive, intransitive] to argue or disagree strongly with sb about sth, especially about who owns sth （尤指就归属问题）争论，辩论，争执◆The ownership of this land has been disputed for centuries.这片土地的归属问题已经争执了几个世纪。◆The United Nations recognizes the area as a disputed territory.联合国承认该地区为有争议的领土。◆The issue remains hotly disputed.这个问题仍在激烈辩论中。 see also dispute ⇨ debate noun ■ be at ˈodds idiom to disagree strongly with sb about sth 有分歧；意见相左◆He's always at odds with his father over politics.他在政治上总是与父亲意见相左。■ take ˈissue with sb idiom (took, taken) (formal) to start disagreeing or arguing about sth with sb 向某人提出异议；开始与某人辩论◆I must take issue with you on that point.就那一点我必须向你提出异议。■ not see eye to ˈeye with sb idiom to not share the same opinions as sb about sth 与某人看法不同◆The two of them have never seen eye to eye on politics.他们俩在政治上从未有过相同的看法。 inconsistent adjective inconsistent ♦︎ incompatible ♦︎ contradictory ♦︎ at odds ♦︎ mutually exclusive ♦︎ irreconcilableThese words all describe things being of different types that cannot be mixed or put together. 这些词均表示不一致、不相容、相矛盾。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆inconsistent / incompatible / at odds / irreconcilable with sth◆totally inconsistent / incompatible / contradictory / at odds / irreconcilable◆somewhat inconsistent / incompatible / contradictory / at odds◆apparently inconsistent / incompatible / contradictory / irreconcilable◆clearly inconsistent / incompatible / at odds◆mutually inconsistent / incompatible / contradictory / exclusive■ inconsistent / /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ / [not usually before noun] (rather formal) if two statements, etc. are inconsistent, or one is inconsistent with the other, they cannot both be true because they give the facts in a different way 不一致；相矛盾◆The report is inconsistent with the financial statements.报告与财务报表内容不一致。◆The witnesses' statements were inconsistent.证人的证词相互抵触。ⓘ Actions can also be inconsistent with a set of standards or ideas. * inconsistent with sth亦可表示行为不符合某套标准或思想◆Her behaviour was clearly inconsistent with her beliefs.她的行为显然违背了她的信仰。 OPP consistent ⓘ Statements, etc. that are consistent agree with each other. * consistent表示陈述一致、相符、不矛盾◆The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research.这些结果与我们先前的研究完全吻合。 ▸ inconsistency noun [uncountable, countable] ◆There is some inconsistency between the witnesses' evidence and their earlier statements.证人的证词与他们先前的陈述有些出入。◆I noticed a few inconsistencies in her argument.我发现她的论证中有几处矛盾。■ incompatible / /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/ / (rather formal, especially written) (of two actions or ideas) not acceptable or possible together because of basic differences; (of two things) of different types so that they cannot be used or mixed together （两种做法或想法）不一致，不相配；（两种事物）不匹配，不兼容◆The hours of the job are incompatible with family life.这份工作的上班时间和家庭生活有冲突。◆New computer software is often incompatible with older computers.新的计算机软件往往和旧式计算机不兼容。◆Those two blood groups are incompatible.那两种血型不相容。OPP compatible ⓘ Actions, ideas or things that are compatible can exist or be used together. * compatible表示行为、想法或事物可共存、相兼容◆compatible software可兼容的软件◆Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth?保护环境的措施与经济增长协调吗？ ■ contradictory /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri; NAmE ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/ (rather formal, especially written) containing or showing a lack of agreement between facts or opinions 相互矛盾的；对立的；不一致的◆We are faced with two apparently contradictory statements.我们眼前的这两种说法显然是矛盾的。◆The advice I received was often contradictory.我所得到的建议常常是相互矛盾的。 see also contradict ⇨ conflict verb , contradiction ⇨ conflict noun ■ at ˈodds idiom different from sth, when the two things should be the same （本该相同的事物）有差异，不相符◆These findings are at odds with what is going on in the rest of the country.这些调研结果与国内其他地区的实际情况并不相符。 see also be at odds ⇨ conflict verb ■ ˌmutually exˈclusive phrase (often used in negative statements 常用于否定陈述) (rather formal, especially written) not able to exist or be true at the same time as sth else 相互排斥的◆The two options are not mutually exclusive (= you can have them both).这两种选择并不相互排斥。ⓘ Not mutually exclusive is used to talk about things that people might think are different or unable to exist together, but in fact are the same, or quite able to exist together. Typical collocates include approaches, alternatives, options, assumptions, categories and possibilities. * not mutually exclusive用以描述有可能被视为不同或不能共存但事实上却是相同或可以共存的事物。常见搭配词有approach、alternative、option、assumption、category和possibility。■ irreconcilable /ɪˈrekənsaɪləbl, ɪˌrekənˈsaɪləbl/ (formal) (of disagreements) so great that it is not possible to settle them; (of two different ideas or opinions) so different that it is impossible for sb to believe them both （分歧）不能调和的，无法化解的；（两种不同的思想或观点）相对立的，矛盾的◆The break-up was due to 'irreconcilable differences'.关系破裂是由于“无法调和的分歧”。◆This view is irreconcilable with common sense.这个观点有悖于常识。 |