perhaps
UK [pə'hæps/ UK [præps] US [pɚ'hæps] adverb
ESSENTIAL
■used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something 或许，可能•He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address.他最近没写信给我——也许他把我的地址弄丢了。 •Perhaps the most important question has not been asked.或许还没有人提出最重要的问题。 •We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps.我们打算去欧洲旅行，也许去西班牙或义大利。 ⇒ See also maybe
ADVANCED
■used to show that a number or amount is approximate （指数量）大概，大约•There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting.大概有500人出席了会议。 ■used when making polite requests or statements of opinion （用于礼貌地要求或陈述意见）或许，也许•"I never remember people's birthdays." "Well, perhaps you should."“我从来就记不住别人的生日。”“也许你应该记住。” |