更新时间:2025-08-16
亲爱的家长和同学们,今天我们要一起探索一个看似简单却暗藏玄机的英语语法点——如何用英语表达“可能”。这可不仅仅是背几个单词那么简单哦!让我们像侦探一样,从一个常见的错误开始,一步步揭开“可能”的正确用法。
你是否也见过这样的句子?
> 错误示范:We are probable to make mistakes when we learn English.
> 问题点:这里用了“are probable to”,看似符合中文直译,却让英语母语者一脸困惑!
其实,这就像把中文的“可能性”直接硬塞进英文语法框架。让我们用比喻来理解:
Probable 是个“挑剔”的形容词,它就像一位只接受特定邀请的客人,只能住在“It is... that”句型的房子里。而 likely 就像它的表弟,不仅愿意住进“I t is... that”房间,还能灵活地搬到“主语 + are likely to”这样的新家。
- 句型公式:
`It is probable that + 从句`
例:
> It is probable that he forgot to turn off the light.(他很可能忘记关灯了)
> It is probable for us to misunderstand each other in a noisy environment.(在嘈杂环境中我们很可能产生误解)
- 记忆口诀:
“Probable需要It开头,没有例外!”
- 双重身份:
- 形容词:直接跟在be动词后
例:
> She is likely to finish her homework before dinner.(她很可能在晚饭前完成作业)
- 副词:放在句首或主语后
例:
> Likely, the meeting will be postponed.(很可能会议要推迟)
> Probably, we'll have a surprise test tomorrow.(我们明天很可能有突击考试)
- 句型扩展:
`主语 + are/was/will be likely to + 动词原形`
例:
> Children are likely to ask "why" when they learn new things.(孩子学习新知识时很可能问“为什么”)
- Possible(可能性最低):
> It's possible that she might not come today.(她今天可能不来)
- Probable/Likely(大概率):
> It's probable that the bus will be late in the rain.(下雨的话公交车很可能晚点)
- Certain(确定):
> It's certain that the sun rises in the east.(太阳从东方升起是肯定的)
试试这些更地道的表达方式:
- There's a good chance that...
例:There's a good chance we'll finish the project by Friday.(我们很可能在周五前完成项目)
- You know what? I bet...
例:You know what? I bet the teacher will give us a quiz next class.(我打赌下次课老师会考我们)
想象一个概率尺:
`Certain(100%) > Probable/Likely(70-90%) > Possible(10-30%)`
- Possible的“专属房间”:
> It is possible for us to win the competition.(我们有可能赢得比赛)
错误:*We are possible to win...*
- 灵活转换技巧:
当想表达“做某事有可能时”,用:
> It is possible to travel to Mars in the future.(未来有可能实现火星旅行)
题目:讨论“人工智能可能带来的影响”
错误版本:
> It is possible that AI will take our jobs, but we are probable to find new opportunities.
优化版本:
> While it's possible that AI may replace certain jobs, we are likely to discover new opportunities in emerging fields like renewable energy.(虽然人工智能可能取代某些岗位,但我们很可能在可再生能源等新兴领域找到新机会)
同学问:Would you like to go hiking tomorrow?
自然回答:
> Probably! But I need to check the weather first.(应该可以!不过我得先看看天气)
- 情景卡片:制作卡片写上不同情境,让孩子用“probable/likely/possible”造句。
例:卡片内容:“考试前一晚” → 孩子造句:“It's probable that I'll stay up late studying.”
- 饭桌英语:晚餐时讨论一天中的可能性:
“Dad is likely to bring home pizza tonight because he’s tired.”(爸爸今天可能带披萨回来,因为他累了)
当孩子说:“I’m probable to finish my homework.”
- 温和纠正:
“哇,你已经知道用probable了!不过它需要住在‘it is... that’的房子里哦。我们可以这样说:‘It’s probable that I’ll finish my homework tonight.’”
- 奖励机制:答对用法可获得“可能性小徽章”!
掌握“可能”的正确用法,就像拥有了一把打开英语世界的钥匙。无论是考试中的写作题,还是与外国朋友的日常聊天,这些表达都能让你的英语更地道、更自信。记住:
- Probable需要“It”开头
- Likely灵活多变
- Possible表达低概率
现在,你准备好用这些魔法般的表达,让英语交流更加生动了吗?下次当孩子说“我可能考不好”时,你可以笑着纠正:“别这么说!你可是likely to get a good grade!”(你可是很可能考得好的!)
一起把“可能”变成“成功”吧!