perhaps
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
含义: Possibly; maybe
也许；可能
quizás, tal vez
おそらく；たぶん
아마; 혹시
The adverb 'perhaps' is used to express uncertainty or possibility. It's slightly more formal than 'maybe' and is particularly common in British English. It can soften statements, make polite suggestions, or express doubt. 'Perhaps' is often placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.
副词「perhaps」用于表达不确定或可能性。它比「maybe」稍微正式，在英式英语中特别常见。它可以软化陈述、提出礼貌建议或表达怀疑。「perhaps」通常放在句首以示强调。
«Perhaps» se usa para expresar incertidumbre o posibilidad. Es ligeramente más formal que «maybe» y es particularmente común en inglés británico. Puede suavizar declaraciones, hacer sugerencias corteses o expresar duda.
副詞「perhaps」は、不確実性や可能性を表すために使われます。「maybe」より少しフォーマルで、イギリス英語で特によく使われます。発言を和らげたり、丁寧な提案をしたり、疑いを表したりできます。
부사 'perhaps'는 불확실성이나 가능성을 표현할 때 사용됩니다. 'maybe'보다 약간 더 격식 있으며 특히 영국 영어에서 흔히 사용됩니다. 발언을 부드럽게 하거나, 정중한 제안을 하거나, 의심을 표현할 수 있습니다. 'Perhaps'는 강조를 위해 문장 앞에 놓이는 경우가 많습니다.
例句
- Perhaps we should leave a bit earlier tomorrow. 也许我们明天应该早点出发。Quizás deberíamos salir un poco antes mañana.おそらく明日はもう少し早く出発した方がいいでしょう。아마 내일은 조금 더 일찍 출발하는 게 좋겠습니다.
- It will take perhaps two or three hours. 大概需要两三个小时。Tardará quizás dos o tres horas.おそらく2、3時間かかるでしょう。아마 두세 시간 정도 걸릴 겁니다.
- Perhaps you're right – I hadn't thought of that. 也许你是对的——我没想到那一点。Quizás tengas razón, no había pensado en eso.たぶんあなたが正しい——それは考えていませんでした。아마 당신 말이 맞을 거예요——그건 생각하지 못했습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
A compound of Middle English 'per' (by, through) + 'haps' (luck, chance), literally meaning 'by chance'. Related to 'happen' and 'haphazard', all from Old Norse 'happ' meaning 'luck'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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