英语词汇“in theory”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adv

If something is true in theory, it's true in essence. It may not be true when you get down to the details.

A theory is an idea that potentially explains something. Therefore, anything that exists or happens in theory exists or happens in the imagination, and it might not hold up in reality. In theory, all marriages seem like a good idea—but many end in divorce. In theory, a stock may seem advisable to buy—but it could fail. People use this expression when they're speculating. Theories are fine, but they must be tested to see if they really work.

WORD FAMILY

in theory

USAGE EXAMPLES

In theory, progressives recognise the necessity of fundamental social change.

The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017)

The Process was a controlled demolition of the team that, in theory, would allow them to rebuild through the draft.

The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016)

That’s a worthy goal in theory, assuming a Palestinian state doesn’t become another Yemen or South Sudan.

Wall Street Journal(Dec 29, 2016)

adv with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details

Syn

in essence, in principle

单词	in theory
释义	in theory (once / 1948 pages) adv If something is true in theory, it's true in essence. It may not be true when you get down to the details. A theory is an idea that potentially explains something. Therefore, anything that exists or happens in theory exists or happens in the imagination, and it might not hold up in reality. In theory, all marriages seem like a good idea—but many end in divorce. In theory, a stock may seem advisable to buy—but it could fail. People use this expression when they're speculating. Theories are fine, but they must be tested to see if they really work. WORD FAMILY in theory USAGE EXAMPLES In theory, progressives recognise the necessity of fundamental social change. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) The Process was a controlled demolition of the team that, in theory, would allow them to rebuild through the draft. The Guardian(Dec 30, 2016) That’s a worthy goal in theory, assuming a Palestinian state doesn’t become another Yemen or South Sudan. Wall Street Journal(Dec 29, 2016) adv with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details Syn in essence, in principle
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