求 probability 和 odds 表示几率的用法和区别

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  • odds:

    机会,可能性;成功的可能性[(+on/against)][+(that)]

    His odds were very poor after he sprained his wrist.

    probability :

    可能性,或然性[U][S1][(+of)][+that]

    The probability of making a mistake increases when you are tired.

    你累的时候犯错误的可能性就会增加.

    odds相对probability 来说强调机会更小一些,另外就是两个词在使用时有所差别,见上下对比.