I crossed the street to avoid meeting him, but he saw me and ran towards me.

6. be likely to

【课文原句】People from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to touch them. (P26)

【名师点拨】likely作形容词，指“可能发生某事”，后可接不定式或从句。be likely to意为“很可能……;有希望……”。如：

Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.

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

They are likely to refuse your invitation.

【知识拓展】likely, possible, probable都含有“可能的”的意思，但也有差异：

likely指从表面迹象来看很有可能。如:

Look at the black clouds. It is likely to rain tonight.

possible指由于有适当的条件和方法，某事可能发生或做到，强调“客观上有可能”, 但常含有“实际希望很小”的意思。如:

It is possible to go to the moon now.

probable语气比 possible强，“可能性”最大，指有根据、合情理、值得相信的事物，带有“大概、很可能”的意思。如:

I don't think the story is probable.

7. at ease

【课文原句】A smile is the universal facial expression — it is intended to put people at ease. (P29)

【名师点拨】at ease是个固定词组，意思是“处在舒适、自由自在的状态下”。本句中put people at ease意为“使人自由自在;不拘束”。如：

Her mind was at ease, knowing that the children were safe.

【知识拓展】(1) ease作名词讲时，表示“安逸;安心;不费力;悠闲”。如：

He leads a life of ease. (= He leads an easy life.)

(2) ease 作动词讲时，表示“解除;减轻(痛苦、忧愁或烦恼)”。如：

The doctor gave him some painkillers to ease the pain.

(3) ease的常用短语：

with ease (= easily)  熟练地;轻而易举地

be (feel) ill at ease   局促不安, 心神不宁

put sb at his ease   使某人宽心; 使某人感到无拘无束

stand at ease    稍息

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