probably vs. perhaps vs. possibly
很多人误以为 probably、perhaps、possibly 都是 maybe 的同义字，意思都是「可能；或许」，但其实它们并不完全一样喔！主要差异在于指涉的发生机率不同。
probably 很可能地 perhaps 或许 possibly 可能地
发生机率 ＞50% ≒50% ≦50%
* 补充：虽然 maybe 和以上三字同义，但算是较口语的讲法。
Probably 很可能地
如果使用 probably 的话，通常是指有 50% 以上的发生机率。
Emma’s not picking up, so I think she‘s probably asleep.
Emma 都不接电话，所以我想她可能是睡着了。
Perhaps 或许
Perhaps 指涉的 发生机率大约等于 50%。
Harry Potter is perhaps the most successful young-adult novel ever published.
《哈利波特》或许是出版过最成功的青少年小说。
Perhaps it is not a good idea for 5-year-old kids to use smartphones.
让五岁的孩童使用智慧型手机或许不是个好点子。
Possibly 可能地
此字指涉的可能性更低，指事发机率低于 50%。
This is possibly the worst meal I’ve ever had.
这有可能是我吃过最难吃的一餐。
Nothing can possibly excuse him for such rude behavior.
没有任何理由可以原谅他如此无礼的行为。
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