首页英语词典perhapsperhaps的意思

perhaps

英 [pə'hæps] 美[pɚ'hæps]

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近义词maybe

反义词

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；可能
n. 假定；猜想；未定之事

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复数: perhapses;

中文词源

perhaps 也许，可能

来自拉丁语per,凭借，依靠，hap,机会，运气，词源同happy,happen.

英英释意

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"

英文词源

perhaps: perhaps: [16] The phrase by hap or by haps ‘by chance’ originated in the 14th century (hap ‘chance’, a borrowing from Old Norse, now survives in the derived happen). In the 16th century it was transformed into perhaps on the model of perchance [14] and the now obsolete percase [14], both borrowings from Anglo- Norman containing per ‘by’.
=> happen, happy
perhaps (adv.): 1520s, formed from Middle English per, par "by, through" (see per-) + plural of hap "chance" (see happen), on model of peradventure, perchance, etc. which now have been superseded by this word. Perhappons "possibly, by chance" is recorded from late 15c.

同义词辨析

maybe, perhaps, possibly, probably

这些副词均有"或许，大概"之意。

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。

考试真题

When dogs looked at expressions of angry dogs, their eyes rested more on the mouth, perhaps to interpret the threatening expressions.

But perhaps they don't have to turn themselves into private investigators or Congressional subcommittees.

Perhaps the point of writing the flawless essay was not to give up, but to never willingly finish.

Perhaps a return to real cooking needn't be far off.

But perhaps Plutarch is suggesting something slightly different, something a bit closer to Marcus Cicero's claim that one should criticize by creation, not by finding fault.

But perhaps I missed something important in my mother's lessons about creativity and perfection.

Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not at all.

Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy

There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450.

But what was perhaps most astonishing about Mr Jobs was the absolute loyalty he managed to inspire in customers.

And if we keep working toward that goal, someday, perhaps a list won't be necessary.

At Alfie's, the newest of the British restaurants in town and perhaps the most gentlemen's club-like in design, Neil Tomes explains his passion for provenance (原产地).

We use a lot of ingredients that people wouldn't perhaps associate as British, but are presented in a British way

They are also well placed to bring something extra to the teaching side of an academic role that will help students get a job when they graduate, says Lee, perhaps experience in manufacturing practice or product development.

Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives.

Perhaps they prefer going into a nursing home and can select one in advance.

Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.

Although Leslie perhaps paints a bit broadly in contending that most of us are unaware of how much we don't know, he's surely right to point out that the problem is growing: Google can give us the powerful illusion that all questions have definite answers

But perhaps I missed something important in my mother's lessons about creativity and perfection.

But perhaps Plutarch is suggesting something slightly different, something a bit closer to Marcus Cicero's claim that one should "criticize by creation, not by finding fault."

Enjoy the snow now, because chances are good that 2014 will be even hotter, perhaps the hottest year since records have been kept.

I'll phone you afterwards, but perhaps you should put in an application anyway.

Perhaps most exciting is research that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may help to keep off a decline in brain function with age.

Perhaps the point of writing the flawless essay was not to give up, but to never willingly finish.

Perhaps there will be lessons to learn from driverless cars, but they are not super-intelligent beings.

They project the image of confidence, and perhaps most importantly, they know when to stop.

Perhaps there is less to fight about, with the country in a period of tranquility and the dangers of drug abuse and other unwholesome behavior well known.

Perhaps the best example of boom growth and bust decline is the Grand Banks fishery.

Perhaps in the face of impersonal and intimidating globalization, a young person's family feels more like a friendly haven than an oppressive trap.

And the head-to-head competition might give them a strong incentive to lower their prices, perhaps by accepting slimmer profit margins or demanding better deals from providers.

And perhaps parents are acting more like parents than in the recent past.

A surprising thing for the man who runs one of the world's most powerful economies to say? Perhaps; though in the run-up to the five-year review of the Millennium ( ' , 千年的) Goals, he is far from alone.

Yet the persistent question of Why do I need that? – or, perhaps more tellingly, Why do you need to know that? – dogs the steps of many new ventures.

So what other variables could be used if the racial concept is thrown out? Yudell said scientists need to get more specific with their language, perhaps using terms like ancestry or population that might more precisely reflect the relationship between humans and their genes, on both the individual and population level.

Perhaps the reason why so many universities offer their students so little is they know studying at a top university remains a brilliant investment even if you don't learn anything.

Perhaps many teachers have too little time to allow students to form and pursue their own questions and too much ground to cover in the curriculum.

Perhaps a new phrase is needed, one that can bring everyone one big step closer to realizing Du Bois's original, idealistic hope: It's not the name—it's the Thing that counts..

One needs the designers, and perhaps the regulators, before the builders and operators, and each group of workers in training has to know there is work waiting beyond graduation.

Few of us wish to turn the clock back, but perhaps we need to remind ourselves how useful the right obstacles can be.

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.

I never read any magazines or watch TV," he said, perhaps with a little exaggeration.

Perhaps most significant, according to Mannaz, is the increasing interest large companies have in more collaborative management models, such as those prevalent in Scandinavia, which seek to integrate the hard and soft aspects of leadership and encourage delegated responsibility and accountability.

That is not surprising: politicians with an eye on the next election will hardly rush to introduce unpopular measures that may not bear fruit for years, perhaps decades.

At the same time, perhaps inevitably, the humanities—while still popular in elite colleges and universities—have experienced a significant decline

Perhaps the best examples are the five scientific papers Einstein wrote in his "miracle year" of 1905.

Perhaps surprisingly, it is not all good news: there is a sting in the tail of the Obama effect.

Perhaps you could read out what it says.

We seek it out in others and are proud to claim it in ourselves, perhaps even more than good looks or intelligence

We can perhaps claim compensation from the steel suppliers for failure to deliver on time.

Perhaps it is early nerve development that makes some infant girls show more intelligence than infant boys.

Perhaps we are even a bit frightened we may get like that, so we laugh.

The old stereotypes of men's and women's work have been changing more quickly than ever before, except perhaps in my own marriage

As part of the upgrading of its rail yard, Kasselman, who is an inventor and self-proclaimed "steam visionary", is campaigning for a new steam train that runs without any fire and could run on an existing ten- kilometer line, driving tourists and perhaps

But the other half of the name represents another ingredient, less infamous (名声不好的), perhaps, but also strangely potent: the kola nut.

Maybe if they did know what we did, perhaps they wouldn't be so friendly.

Perhaps a lot of them don't realize how well we're doing, because we don't make a point of publicizing.

Perhaps a new phrase is needed, one that can bring everyone one big step closer to realizing Du Bois' original, idealistic hope: "It's not the name — It's the Thing that counts. "

Perhaps a policy to meet funeral expenses would be sufficient for the young child.

Perhaps a Roman official wanted Pompeii-like interior to remind him of home.

Perhaps enough insurance should be needed to cover their debts and burial expenses.

Perhaps my expectations of lunches, water-cooler gossip and caring, deep-and-meaningful conversations were a legacy of the last time I was in that kind of office environment.

Perhaps one explanation for her mistakes is that she cut short her Suriname trip after getting bick, and completed the book at home in Amsterdam.

Perhaps the most dramatic example of the negative consequences of poor communication between scientists and the public is the issue of climate change, where a variety of factors, not the least of which is a breakdown in the transmission of fundamental cli

Perhaps we can learn from Japan where they have a system of private and public universities.

Perhaps we should do a practice run of the presentation first.

Perhaps with the tools of this new technological revolution, we will be able to undo some of the damage done to the natural world by the last one—industrialization.

Perhaps worse, the detrimental effects of an unhealthy diet and insufficient exercise are not limited to your body.

Perhaps you're bringing your unique knowledge and gaining access to someone else's professional network, or Maybe you're able to learn a new skill by working with someone.

Perhaps, if we continue to improve information-processing machines, we'll soon have helpful rational assistants.

Perhaps, taken 31 slightly out of context, piaget's statement seems harsh.

Research shows that when we absorb information in order to teach it to someone else, we learn it more accurately and deeply, perhaps in part because we are engaging our social cognition.

So contrary to concerns, perhaps pasta can be part of a healthy diet.

So if you are a student who always reviews over black coffee, perhaps it would be sensible to prime yourself with a cup before the exam.

Some drugs for relief of stomach upsets, when taken in excess, can perhaps cause serious digestive problems.

The bottom line here is the more fiber you eat, perhaps, a lower level of hormone in your body, and therefore, a lower lifetime risk of developing breast cancer.

The ceremony is followed by a meal, and then singing and perhaps listening to African music.

This one here is a Chianti, which is perhaps Italy's most famous type of red wine.

Yudell said scientists need to get more specific with their language, perhaps using terms like "ancestry"or "population" that might more precisely reflect the relationship between humans and their genes, on both the individual and population level.

But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox (非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate way.

But he is providing a few years during which the farmers will, perhaps, be able to find other means of adapting.

Europe has only around 200 languages; the Americas about 1000; Africa 2400; and asia and the pacific perhaps 3200, of which papua new guinea alone accounts for well over 800.

If you are time poor, you need run for only half the time to get the same benefits as other sports, so perhaps we should all give it/running a try.

Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader's attention.

It meant any inexpensive newspaper; perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street.

Or perhaps you are the only one who is interested in listening to the ballgame.

Perhaps evolution provided human babies with curiosity and a natural drive to explain their worlds, and adult scientists simply make use of the same drive that served them as children.

Perhaps most of us aren't as extreme at fault-finding, but when we're honest, we can be sharply critical of the world.

Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property neat, clean, and in good repair.

Perhaps the 7:00 one at the UME cinema is even better.

Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the lucky-break wait.

Perhaps the neighbors just happened to "overhear" the cry.

Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.

Perhaps we all live in each others' spaces.

Perhaps you should ask them to get it fixed in just one or two days.

Some language experts believe that 10000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 1200 languages between them.

The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps thought I'd jumped in ahead of him.

The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.

Just as the bewildering variety of human courtship rituals might all be considered forms of sexual selection, perhaps the world’s languages, music, social and religious customs and even history are governed by universal features.

Reform has been vigorously opposed, perhaps most egregiously in education, where charter schools, academies and merit pay all faced drawn-out battles.

The potential evolution of today's technology, and its social consequences, is dazzlingly complicated, and it's perhaps best left to science fiction writers and futurologists to explore the many possibilities we can envisage.

Perhaps willfully , it may be easier to think about such lengthy timescales than about the more immediate future.

In today’s world, title has become normal that well—paid executives should not be accountable for what happens in the organizations that they run perhaps we should not be so surprised.

And perhaps faintly, they hint that people should look to intangible qualities like character and intellect rather than dieting their way to size zero or wasp-waist physiques.

Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies, as if answering a primal calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes.

"When I come home from a hard day's work, I often feel tired," Danaher says, adding,"In a world in which I don't have to work, I might feel rather different" - perhaps different enough to throw himself into a hobby or a passion project with the intensity

But perhaps the most significant reason is that the issue has always been so politically charged.

In limited respects, perhaps the recession will leave society better off.

Instead, they look after their well-being instinctively, and usually more effectively than we do as grownups. Perhaps it's time to learn a few lessons from them.

Of all the changes that have taken place in English-language newspapers during the past quarter-century, perhaps the most far-reaching has been the inexorable decline in the scope and seriousness of their arts coverage.

Perhaps this is why many worry about the agonizing dullness of a jobless future.

Perhaps willfully, it may be easier to think about such lengthy timescales than about the more immediate future.

Perhaps,as the team suggests, it draws us to similar environments but there is more to it.

Reform has been vigorously opposed, perhaps most notoriously in education, where charter schools, academies and merit pay all faced drawn-out battles.

So remember the little details of the people you met or you talked with; perhaps the places they have been to the place they want to go, the things they like, the thing the hate—whatever you talk about.

The pace of change in energy sources appears to be speeding up – perhaps just in time to have a meaningful effect in slowing climate change.

实用场景例句

‘Are you going to come? ’ ‘Perhaps. I'll see how I feel. ’: “你来不来？”“也许来。要看我身体情况了。”

Perhaps he's forgotten.: 也许是他忘掉了。

This is perhaps his best novel to date.: 这也许是他迄今最好的小说。

a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population: 一项可能影响20%的人口的改革

‘You could do it yourself. ’ ‘Yeah, perhaps. ’: “你可以自己做。”“嗯，也许吧。”

Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow.: 如果你明天回来，也许更好。

I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight.: 我想今晚你已经喝得够多了。

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。

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。

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？

'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。

You want to make stay long in Beijing, perhaps?: 你要在北京呆很长一段时间吗 ?

Perhaps you would like to see it?: 你可能想看这东西吧?

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.

Perhaps he isn't coming.: 他许不来了.

Perhaps we are all just chasing a mirage.: 也许我们都只是在追逐一个幻想.

Perhaps, unconsciously, I've done something to offend her.: 我也许无意中做了什么得罪她的事。

The horrors he experienced are imprinted, perhaps indelibly, in his brain.: 他经历的恐怖事件在他脑海中刻下了深深的，或许是难以磨灭的印记。

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