the odds are
Slang Term
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Meaning: the probability is
可能性是
la probabilidad es
可能性がある、おそらく
확률이 ~이다, 아마도
Used to express likelihood of an outcome. From betting where odds represent probability.
用于表达某个结果的可能性。源自赌博中赔率代表概率。
Se usa para expresar la probabilidad de un resultado. Proviene de las apuestas, donde las cuotas representan la probabilidad.
結果の可能性を表現するときに使う。賭けでオッズが確率を示すことに由来する。
어떤 결과의 가능성을 표현할 때 사용한다. 배팅에서 확률을 나타내는 odds에서 유래했다.
Examples
- The odds are it'll rain tomorrow. 明天很可能会下雨。Lo más probable es que llueva mañana.明日は雨が降る可能性が高い。내일 비가 올 가능성이 높다.
- The odds are against us, but we'll try. 胜算不大,但我们会试试。Las probabilidades están en nuestra contra, pero lo intentaremos.分は悪いが、やってみよう。가능성은 낮지만 한번 해보자.
- The odds are in her favour to win. 赢面对她有利。Las probabilidades de ganar están a su favor.彼女が勝つ見込みが高い。그녀가 이길 가능성이 높다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: predictions, probability
Tone: matter-of-fact
✓ Do Say
- Express likelihood表达可能性Expresar probabilidad可能性を表現する가능성을 표현할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For certainties不用于确定的事情No se usa para certezas確実なことに対しては使わない확실한 일에는 사용하지 않음
Origin & History
From betting terminology where odds represent the ratio of probability for an event occurring.
Cultural Context
Era: timeless
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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