/ɒdz ||; ɑdz/noun [pl] the odds (on/against sth/sb) the degree to which sth is likely to happen; the probability of sth happening 可能性；机会: The odds on him surviving are very slim (= he will probably die). 他存活的可能性很渺小。The odds are against you (= you are not likely to succeed). 你成功的可能性很小。The odds are in your favour (= you are likely to succeed). 你有可能成功。 against (all) the odds happening although it seemed impossible 好像不可能但却发生了 be at odds (with sb) (over sth) to disagree with sb about sth 跟…不和或意见不一 be at odds (with sth) to be different from sth, when the two things should be the same 跟…不和谐或不相称 odds and ends (Brit 英) (informal 非正式) small things of little value or importance 零碎的东西；琐碎杂物