perhaps
[ADV]
1. 可能
You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe.
近义词
双语例句
例：In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions.
最终他们损失了数百万，也许数十亿。
例：Perhaps, in time, the message will get through.
可能，过一段时间，这消息将会送到。
2. （用于表示不确定性或礼貌）或许
You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite.
双语例句
例：Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone.
或许最应吸取的教训是你不可能让每个人都满意。
例：His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling.
他最后的那些绘画作品也许是最令人费解的。
3. （用于提出建议或请求）也许
You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests.
双语例句
例：Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions.
也许能容许我提几条建议。
例：Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place?
呃，也许你会来我们住的地方看看我们？
ADV. 副词
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