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单词 in theory
释义

in theory

phrase
You use in theory to say that although something is supposed to be true or to happen in the way stated, it may not in fact be true or happen in that way.
A school dental service exists in theory, but in practice, there are few dentiststo work in it.
Synonyms: in principle, on paper, in an ideal world, in the abstract More Synonyms of in theory
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Examples of 'in theory' in a sentence
in theory

What seems so intuitively true in theory is not always so in practice.
Al Ries and Laura Ries THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002)
While this was true in theory, in practice there were problems with ice harvesting.
Gavin Weightman THE FROZEN WATER TRADE (2002)
It's a dream combo in many ways - in theory.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Chinese translation of 'in theory'

in theory

  1. 就理论(論)而言 (jiù lǐlùn ér yán)
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Nearby words of
in theory

  • in the wild
  • in the year 2000
  • (in the) here and now
  • in theory
  • in this respect
  • in this/that regard
  • in time
(phrase) 
Definition
in an ideal or hypothetical situation
School dental services exists in theory, but in practice there are few.
Synonyms
in principle
In principle, it should be possible.
on paper
On paper, she is the best person for the job.
in an ideal world
in the abstract
hypothetically
all things being equal
See theory

Additional synonyms

in the sense of on paper
Definition
in theory, as opposed to fact
On paper, she is the best person for the job.
Synonyms
in theory,
ideally,
theoretically,
in the abstract

Nearby words of
in theory

  • in the wind
  • in the wink of an eye
  • in the wrong
  • in theory
  • in this day and age
  • in this regard
  • in time

Synonyms of 'in theory'

in theory

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