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Perhaps a little later Meaning in English

expression

per-HAPS uh LIH-tul LAY-ter
puh-HAPS uh LIT-uhl LAY-tuh

释义

A polite way to suggest delaying something to a later time, often when you are not ready or want to avoid something now.

用法与细微差别

Common in spoken, polite conversation. Softer than saying 'no' directly. Often used to delay doing something, whether social or a task. Can sound vague or noncommittal.

例句

Can we go now? Perhaps a little later.

basic

Would you like some cake? Perhaps a little later.

basic

Do you want to talk now? Perhaps a little later.

basic

Not right now, perhaps a little later when things are less busy.

natural

Let me finish this first—perhaps a little later we can chat.

natural

She asked if I wanted to join them, but I said, 'Perhaps a little later.'

natural