per se
adverb/ˌpɜː ˈseɪ/
/ˌpɜːr ˈseɪ/
(from Latin)- used meaning ‘by itself’ to show that you are referring to something on its own, rather than in connection with other things
本身；本质上 - The drug is not harmful per se, but is dangerous when taken with alcohol.
这种药本身无害，但与酒同服就危险了。
Word OriginLatin. - The drug is not harmful per se, but is dangerous when taken with alcohol.