| 单词 | perhaps |
| 释义 | perhaps (pəʳhæps , præps ) 1. adverb A2 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. [vagueness] Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right. In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions. He does not paint for very long, perhaps for two and a half hours at a time. It was bulky, perhaps three feet long and almost as high. Perhaps, in time, the message will get through. They'd come soon, perhaps when the radio broadcast was over. 2. adverb You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite. [vagueness] Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone. His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling. The lesson from all of this is perhaps a broader one. Do you perhaps disapprove of Agatha Christie and her Poirot and Miss Marple? He was not perhaps physically the strongest in the class. 3. adverb You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests. [politeness] Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions. Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place? Perhaps if you rang me when you got back to your office? 4. adverb You can say perhaps as a response to a question or remark, when you do not want to agree or accept, but think that it would be rude to disagree or refuse. 'You know it doesn't make sense for you.'—'Perhaps. I don't know.' 'I'm sure we can make it,' he says. Perhaps, but it will not be easy. Collocations: perhaps surprising Overall the survey revealed a perhaps surprising level of satisfaction among buyers of newly built properties. Times, Sunday Times But according to the perhaps surprising findings of a new study, many managers are seeing this as an opportunity to innovate and improve efficiency. Times, Sunday Times For someone who oozes such self-assurance and body confidence, it's perhaps surprising to learn that she'd undergo surgery to alter her face. The Sun It's perhaps surprising that the industry has never established a dedicated museum. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps surprising, then, that she should assume such total command of proceedings? Times, Sunday Times She was perhaps unaware of the peculiarity of museum workers telling people to boycott museums. Times, Sunday Times These photographs are beautifully made and particularly unnerving, setting off loud political murmurings about things going on in our own patch of which we were perhaps unaware. Times, Sunday Times Though perhaps unaware, they are in agony. Times, Sunday Times They include the rights of people in actual occupation, perhaps unaware of their legal rights. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His apparent insouciance in the middle of a dream holiday was perhaps understandable. Times, Sunday Times It perhaps understandable that his ntist dad did not think his son uld be wasting his grey matter on stage. The Sun So if they appeared not to be focused in the first half now, it was perhaps understandable. Times, Sunday Times In a high-stakes match, it was perhaps understandable that neither team dared to put a foot wrong. Times, Sunday Times Uncharitable souls might say this was perhaps understandable. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 或许 Japanese: ことによると |
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