perhaps的基本意思是“或许,可能,大概”,表示说话人对数量、质量、价值等大概的估计,常用于对某人〔事〕有疑问或有可能但不肯定的场合,所表示的可能性大致对半。
“perhaps” 是一个副词,意为 “可能;也许;大概”。以下是它的常见用法:
一、用于句首
Perhaps it will rain tomorrow.(也许明天会下雨。)
在这个句子中,“perhaps” 置于句首,对明天的天气进行一种不确定的推测。
二、用于句中
I think perhaps you are right.(我想也许你是对的。)
在这里,“perhaps” 放在谓语动词 “think” 和宾语从句 “you are right” 之间,起到缓和语气、表示不确定的作用。
三、在口语中的灵活运用
A: Will she come to the party?(她会来参加聚会吗?)
B: Perhaps.(也许吧。)
在口语中,“perhaps” 可以单独使用,简洁地表达一种不确定的态度。
四、与其他词搭配使用
perhaps more importantly(也许更重要的是)
This book is not only interesting but perhaps more importantly, it provides valuable insights.(这本书不仅有趣,也许更重要的是,它提供了有价值的见解。)
“perhaps” 与 “more importantly” 搭配,进一步强调后面的内容。
perhaps the most...(也许是最…… 的)
Perhaps the most beautiful place I've ever been is the seaside.(也许我去过的最美的地方是海边。)
这里 “perhaps” 与 “the most” 连用,对后面的形容词最高级进行一种推测性的强调。
perhaps的意思有:1.可能,大概,也许;2.(表示不确定)也许,可能;3.或许,可能。
perhaps的例句:
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。