probable

1. ADJ If you say that something is probable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen. 可能 (是真實、發(fā)生) 的[含糊]

It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition. 可能該藥物只治標而不治本。

2. ADJ You can use probable to describe a role or function that someone or something is likely to have. 可能 (擁有) 的[ADJ n]

...their probable presidential candidate. …他們可能的總統(tǒng)候選人。