单词详解

adv.

A. 大概；有可能 (possible; may be)

Perhaps it will rain tonight. 今晚有可能下雨。

B.（用于粗略的估计）或许；可能 (used when making a rough estimate)

This change could perhaps affect the process of history. 这项改革可能会影响历史的进程。

C.（用于委婉的请求或建议）也许；如果

Perhaps it would be better if you came back a little earlier. 如果你回来稍微早一点也许更好。

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近义词：probably, possibly, maybe

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词语辨析：perhaps, possibly, possibly, maybe

perhaps, possibly, probably, maybe

adv. 可能；也许

perhaps: 是也许如此，也许不如此的意思，大体和possibly同义。

possibly: 常和can, may, must等情态动词连用，比probably语气弱得多。

probably: 肯定的成分较大，是most likely的意思。

maybe: 比perhaps 普通，但不够庄重。

词语详解

1. perhaps: 是也许如此，也许不如此的意思，大体和possibly同义。

Perhaps he will leave for home. 也许他要离开回家去。

2. possibly: 常和can, may, must等情态动词连用，比probably语气弱得多。

I’ll do all I possibly can. 我要尽自己的一切可能去做。

3. probably: 肯定的成分较大，是most likely的意思

He is probably over 40. 他大概40多岁了。

4. maybe: 比perhaps 普通，但不够庄重。

Maybe you are right. 也许你是对的。