perhaps
perhaps
adverb
adverb
- used to express uncertainty or possibility
或许，大概，可能
perhaps I should have been frank with him.
或许我本该对他说实话的。
■used when one does not wish to be too definite or assertive in the expression of an opinion
也许，或许（用于不想太明确或太肯定表达观点时）
perhaps not surprisingly, he was cautious about committing himself.
他表态时都很谨慎。
■used when making a polite request, offer, or suggestion
［用于礼貌的请求、给予或建议］也许，可能
would you perhaps consent to act as our guide?.
你也许会同意做我们的向导吧？。
■used to express reluctant or qualified agreement or acceptance
［用于表示勉强或有保留的同意或接受］大概，好像
‘She understood him better than his wife ever did.’ ‘Perhaps so. But …’.
“她比他的妻子更理解他。”“好像是这样。但是…”。
- late 15th cent.: from per + hap
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