"in theory" in Chinese (Traditional)
理論上
Definition
用來描述根據理論、規則或計畫應該可行的事,但實際上可能並非如此。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「理論上」常用來強調理想與實際的差異,有時帶有懷疑語氣。常見於正式與非正式場合。不要和「實際上」混淆,後者指現實中發生的事。
Examples
In theory, anyone can learn to play the piano.
**理論上**,任何人都可以學會彈鋼琴。
In theory, the bus should arrive at 8 o'clock.
**理論上**,公車應該八點到。
In theory, this plan will work.
**理論上**,這個計畫會奏效。
In theory, it's a simple solution, but things are never that easy.
**理論上**,這是一個簡單的解決辦法,但事情從來沒那麼簡單。
They say you can get a refund in theory, but it's almost impossible.
他們說**理論上**你可以退款,但幾乎不可能。
In theory, more study hours mean higher grades, but real life doesn't always work that way.
**理論上**,讀書時間越多,成績越高,但現實生活中並不總是如此。