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in principle
1. 原则上；基本上，大体上
We agree in principle but we dislike your methods. 我们原则上同意，但我们不喜欢你使用的方法。
2. 在理论上；在本质上；根据设想
There's no reason in principle why man shouldn't one day travel to the most distant stars. 从理论上讲，没有理由认为人类不可能在将来的某一天飞向最遥远的星球。
3. 照规定
In principle work in the office stops at 5 o'clock, but I often have to stay later. 照规定，办公5点结束，但是我常不得不晚下班。
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