1.used for saying that something is believed to be true, although it may not be true
1.All this activity can, at least in theory, take place out of sight of the reader.
至少从理论上说，这些翻译活动都可以在距离读者千里之外的地方进行。
2.Or, in theory, he could have decided that it was too dangerous to tinker and that the system would eventually correct itself.
或者从理论上讲，罗斯福本来应该认识到问题太严重了不能进行修修补补，资本主义体系最终会实现自我修正。
3.In theory, Whitehall officials and ministers back in London oversaw the empire.
从理论上说，伦敦白厅官员与部长们监视帝国运作。
4.In theory the presence of a little bit of pixel structure should also contribute to a slightly sharper picture.
在理论上存在一点点的像素结构也应该有助于稍微清晰的图片。
5.In theory, as the owners of the company, shareholders should be able to keep executives under control.
理论上，作为公司所有人，股东应该能够掌控经理人员。
6.The question, then is whether the IMF's new facility is as good in practice as it seems to be in theory.
那么问题就是IMF的新工具在实际应用中是否如其理论看上去的那样好。
7.The peace plan, in theory, is now being rolled out, with pledges of social justice, greater press freedom and political reform.
理论上来说，泰国的和平计划已经开展了，保证社会公平、更大的舆论自由以及政治改革。
8.It seems to be hardly balanced compromise between price reduction strategy and brand loyalty in theory.
从理论上讲，价格促销和品牌忠诚似乎是两个很难统一的目标。
9.A few years ago it began to register migrant workers, allowing them, in theory at least, to access healthcare.
几年前，该国开始对移民员工进行登记注册，至少从理论上允许他们取得医疗保障。
10.But it seems to me an excellent scheme in theory, though in practice it may not make a jot of difference.
但在我看来，这在理论上是一个不错的安排，尽管在实际上它可能一点用也不起。