perhaps
柯林斯词典
1. ADV You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. 可能[ADV with cl/group] [含糊]
In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions. 最終他們損失了數百萬,也許數億。
Perhaps, in time, the message will get through. 可能,過一段時間,這消息將會送到。
2. ADV You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite. (用於表示不確定性或禮貌) 或許[ADV with cl/group] [含糊]
Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone. 或許應吸取的最重要的教訓是你不可能取悅每一個人。
His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling. 他最後的那些繪畫作品也許是最令人費解的。
3. ADV You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests. (用於提出建議或請求) 也許[ADV with cl] [禮貌]
Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions. 也許能容許我提幾條建議。
Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place?
呃,也許你會來我們住的地方看看我們?
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perhaps /pəˈhæps, præps/
剑桥词典
- used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something
- I thought I saw someone hiding in the bushes - perhaps we should call the police .
- We have fruit juice but perhaps you'd like something a little stronger ?
- The dialogue sounded stilted and unnatural , perhaps because of the translation from the original Russian .
- It has often been said, perhaps unfairly, that they are a warlike people .
- I'd guess that she's in her forties - 45 perhaps. 返回 perhaps
或許,可能
He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address . 他最近沒給我寫信——也許他把我的地址弄丟了。
Perhaps the most important question has not been asked . 或許還沒有人提出最重要的問題。
We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps. 我們打算去歐洲旅行,也許去西班牙或意大利。
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maybe
used to show that a number or amount is approximate
(指數量)大概,大約
There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting . 大概有500人出蓆了會議。
used when making polite requests or statements of opinion
(用於禮貌地要求或陳述意見)興許,也許
"I never remember people's birthdays ." "Well, perhaps you should." “我從來記不住別人的生日。”“興許你應該記住。”
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