1. Valószínűség, kilátások, szerencse A1C2 (103) – altémák

1. Valószínűség, esély (33) 2. Kilátások, várakozások (47) 3. Szerencse, véletlen (23)

could modal verb /kʊd/ 4 lehet (, hogy) (tesz/tett/tehetett volna vmit), -hat, -het (vmi lehetséges/megtörténhet)

She could arrive any time now.

A lot of crime could be prevented.

This new drug could be an important step in the fight against cancer.

may modal verb /meɪ/ 1 lehet (, hogy) (megtörténhet)

We may go to France later this year.

I may see you tomorrow - it depends on when we leave.

The cause of the accident may never be discovered.

may modal verb /meɪ/ 2 lehet (, hogy) (igaz lehet)

There may be other problems that we don't know about.

I think I may be getting a cold.

might modal verb /maɪt/ 1 (nem túl) valószínű, lehet (, hogy) (lehetséges, megtörténhet)

We might finish the project by Thursday.

She might not come.

might modal verb /maɪt/ 2 (nem túl) valószínű, lehet (, hogy) (igaz lehet)

I think Isabel might be pregnant.

Don't go any closer - it might be dangerous.

must modal verb /mʌst/ 3 bizonyára, bizonyosan

Harry's been driving all day - he must be tired.

It must have been very upsetting for her.

There's no food left - they must have eaten it all.

She must be very wealthy.

ought to modal verb /ɔːt.tuː/ 2 kellene (történnie vminek) (számít vki vmire, vél vki vhogy vmit)

She ought to be home by now.

He ought to pass the exam this time.

should modal verb /ʃʊd/ 3 kellene (valószínű/várható/igaz lehet)

My dry cleaning should be ready this afternoon.

If you follow these directions, you shouldn't have any trouble finding our house.

I wonder what's happened to Annie. She should be here by now.

That should be enough food for five people.

chance noun /tʃɑːnts/ 1 esély [C or U]

There's a chance (that) he'll still be there.

Does she have any chance of winning?

You'd have a better chance of passing your exams if you worked a bit harder.

There's a good chance (that) I'll have this essay finished by tomorrow.

What are the chances of getting tickets for the Olympics?

likelihood noun /ˈlaɪk.li.hʊd/ [U] valószínűség

There's little likelihood of a compromise.

There's not much likelihood of that happening.

odds noun /ɒdz/ [plural] valószínűség, esély

If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you'll have an accident at some point.

There are heavy odds against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate.

What are the odds on him being re-elected?

possibility noun /ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ 1 esély vmire (megtörténhet/igaz lehet) [C or U]

The forecast said that there's a possibility of snow tonight.

Is there any possibility (that) you could pick me up from the station?

There is a strong possibility that she was lying.

probability noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ valószínűség; eshetőség [C or U]

What's the probability of winning?

There's a high probability that he'll get the job.

doubtful adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/ 1 kétséges, kérdéses (nem valószínű/nem várható; megkérdőjelezhető)

It is doubtful whether/if he'll be able to come.

It was doubtful that the money would ever be found again.

likely adjective /ˈlaɪ.kli/ valószínű; várható

Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.

I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely.

It's quite/very likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year.

possible adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ 2 lehetséges (elképzelhető)

It's possible (that) Mira might turn up tonight.

"Do you think he'll end up in prison?" "It's very possible."

That's one possible solution to the problem.

probable adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bl̩/ valószínű

The probable cause of death was heart failure.

An election in June seems increasingly probable.

It is probable that share prices will fall still further.

unlikely adjective /ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/ 1 valószínűtlen (nem várható)

It's unlikely that we'll see them again.

We might see them there but it's fairly unlikely.

He's unlikely to arrive before midday.

easily adverb /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ 2 könnyen (valószínűen/bizonyára megeshet vmi)

A comment like that could easily be misunderstood.

likely adverb /ˈlaɪ.kli/ valószínűleg

She'll most likely come without him.

maybe adverb /ˈmeɪ.bi/ 1 talán (lehetséges)

Maybe we're too early.

Maybe they'll come tomorrow.

Maybe you were right after all.

It could take a month, or maybe more, to complete.

"Are you coming to Kelly's party?" "Maybe."

perhaps adverb /pəˈhæps/ talán

He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address.

We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps.

possibly adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/ 1 talán

Someone, possibly Tom, had left the window open.

He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.

probably adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/ valószínűleg

I'll probably be home by midnight.

I'm probably going - it depends on the weather.

He probably didn't even notice.

Probably the best thing to do is to call them before you go.

Phrases and idioms:

a strong chance/possibility, etc. nagy esély/lehetőség/stb.

There's a strong possibility of rain this afternoon.

be on the cards valószínű

Do you think marriage is on the cards?

could have megtörténhetett/megtörténhet vmi

She could have been killed.

Let's go to the coast anyway - the rain could have stopped by the time we get there.

could/may/might, etc. yet egyszer még (megeshet)

He may win yet.

couldn't have nem volt lehetséges/nem történhetett meg

He couldn't have damaged your bike - he was with me all evening.

That book couldn't have been on sale last week - it's only come out today!

in all likelihood minden valószínűség szerint

The facilities are wasted on people who in all likelihood will not use them.

in all probability minden valószínűség szerint

She will, in all probability, have left before we arrive.

stand a chance van esélye

He stands a good chance of winning the election.

These kids don't stand a chance of getting an education.

(the) chances are valószínűleg

Chances are that he'll refuse.

If we plan a picnic, the chances are that it'll rain.

Kommunikációs szándékok: A valószínűség fokainak kifejezése

7. lecke (A1) – 19. lecke (A2) – 43. lecke (B1) – 70. lecke (B2) – 93. lecke (C1) – 113. lecke (C2)