the·o·ret·i·cal·ly
adverbOPAL W
/ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
/ˌθiːəˈretɪkli/
- in a way that is connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment
理论上的 - theoretically sound conclusions
理论上无懈可击的结论 - These views were challenged both theoretically and empirically.
这些观点在理论上和经验上都受到了挑战。
- theoretically sound conclusions
- in a way that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely
理论上存在的；假设的 - It is theoretically possible for him to overrule their decision, but highly unlikely.
按理说他可以否定他们的决定，但是可能性很小。
- It is theoretically possible for him to overrule their decision, but highly unlikely.