释义 |
used to say that a particular statement is supposed to be true but may in fact be wrong理论上;按理说- In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more.从理论上讲,这些机器应能用十年以上。
- That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through?这话听起来很有道理,但是你真正全面考虑过没有?
- ‘Aren’t you supposed to be retired?’ ‘Yes, in theory.’“你不是应该退休了吗,”。“是的,理论上是这样,”。
- In theory, all children get an equal chance at school.从理论上讲,所有孩子在学校都能获得平等的机会。
See also theory |