perhaps是什么意思？

perhaps

英[pəˈhæps] 美[pərˈhæps]

• adv. 或许，（表示不确定）也许，（用于粗略的估计）或许，（表示勉强同意或其实不赞成）也许；
• n. 假定，猜想，未定之事；

复数：perhapses;

例句

• The price was knocked down to ￡3. Perhaps he'll knock the price down a little if the glass is broken. 价格降到了三英镑。如果玻璃有破损, 或许他还会再降点儿。
• We suggested "A.M."; and after some hesitation, for my friend thought it perhaps sacrilegious, the slogan "A.M.! Amen!" 我们提议叫“A.M.”，因为我朋友害怕这样会渎神，所以一番犹豫之后，才给出广告语：“A.M.！阿门！”
• Perhaps we are all just chasing a mirage. 也许我们都只是在追逐一个幻想。
• I thought I saw a ghost, but perhaps it was only a trick of the light. 我以为我看见鬼了, 但这大概不过是灯光在捉弄人。
• This is such a sensitive issue that perhaps the press should not be told. 这是个十分敏感的问题, 恐怕不该让新闻界得知。
• Perhaps you would like to see it? 你可能想看这东西吧?
• Perhaps you would be kind enough to read this. 就请你把它念一念好吗?
• Perhaps you would be good enough to explain this for me. 请您为我解释这个, 行吗?
• Perhaps this is his finest novel yet. 这也许是至今为止他写得最好的一部小说。
• Perhaps I can help you. 也许我能帮帮你的忙吧。

同义词

• adv.
  perhaps的同义词之：大概,或许,可能
  maybe, conceivably, possibly,
• perhaps的同义词之：其他释义
  possibly, conceivably, doubtless, maybe, perchance,

反义词

• adv.
  perhaps的反义词之：大概;或许;可能
  certainly, undoubtedly, surely,
• perhaps的反义词之：其他释义
  certainly,

同义词解析

• 以下这些副词均有"或许，大概" 的意思
  maybe：普通用词，美国英语多用。指某事也许如此，含不能确定意味。
  perhaps：普通用词，多用于英国，与maybe同义。
  possibly：指客观上潜存着发生某种变化的可能。
  probably：一般指根据逻辑推理，估计有发生的可能，把握性较大，语气比possibly强。

英语四级真题

Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all.
出自-2014年6月阅读原文
Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy
出自-2014年6月阅读原文
There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450.
出自-2014年6月阅读原文

英语六级真题

But at a time when the American factory seems to be a shrinking presence, and when good manufacturing jobs have vanished, perhaps never to return, there is something deeply troubling about this dilution of American craftsmanship.
出自-2013年6月阅读原文
We can perhaps claim compensation from the steel suppliers for failure to deliver on time.
出自-2013年6月听力原文
Few of us wish to turn the clock back, but perhaps we need to remind ourselves how useful the right obstacles can be.
出自-2013年12月阅读原文

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADV
  可能；大概；也许
  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.
  例句
  Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right... 米尔森若有所思地注视着她。或许她是对的。 In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions... 最后他们输掉几百万，或许是几十亿。
• ADV
  （用以缓和语气或表示礼貌）也许，可能
  You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite.
  例句
  Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone... 也许最应吸取的教训就是懂得众口难调。 His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling... 他去世前的最后一批画作也许是最让人困惑的。
• ADV
  （用于给出建议或在正式语体中提出请求）也许，或者
  You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests.
  例句
  Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions... 也许我可以提几条建议。 Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place?... 嗯，或者你到我们家来见我们如何？
• ADV
  （委婉地表示不赞同或不接受）也许，大概
  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.
  例句
  'You know it doesn't make sense for you.' — 'Perhaps. I don't know. Maybe it does maybe it doesn't.'... “你知道它对你来说没有意义。”——“也许吧，我不知道。可能有意义，也可能没意义。” 'I'm sure we can make it,' he says. Perhaps, but it will not be easy. “我确信我们能成功。”他说。也许吧，但是不会轻而易举。

英汉词典释义

• adv.
  或许, 大概, 可能
  If you are good I shall perhaps take you for a walk this afternoon. 如果你乖, 我今天下午可能带你出去散散步。 I perhaps come across him tomorrow. 我明天也许会偶然遇到他。 You want to make stay long in Beijing, perhaps? 你要在北京呆很长一段时间吗? Perhaps I am wrong, but I think she is over 60 years old. 我也许记错了, 不过我想她已60出头了。 Perhaps it will rain in the afternoon. 下午可能有雨。 Perhaps they are in need of our help. 或许他们需要我们的帮助。 Perhaps I can help you. 也许我能帮帮你的忙吧。 Perhaps this is his finest novel yet. 这也许是至今为止他写得最好的一部小说。 Perhaps you would be good enough to explain this for me. 请您为我解释这个, 行吗? Perhaps you would be kind enough to read this. 就请你把它念一念好吗? Perhaps you would like to see it? 你可能想看这东西吧?

英英词典释义

• Adverb
  1. by chance;
  "perhaps she will call tomorrow""we may possibly run into them at the concert""it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time"