on paper

短语

以书面形式, 在名义上

发音

US

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    In writing, particularly handwritten or printed as opposed to digital.

    During the final exam, students are allowed to bring their computer science notes that are on paper.

  2. 2.

    Based on debatable inference; in theory; by appearances only.

    比喻

    On paper they're perfect for each other, but it's been six months and their relationship is already on the rocks.

    From those of the former generation who were in the fulness of age when I came into public life, which was while our controversy with England was on paper only, I soon saw that nothing was to be hoped.

    Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Hey, just throwing out a random hypothetical to you. Let's say there's a new kid in school, and on paper he should be killing it, but for some reason the other kids don't like him? Why do you think that would be?

  3. 3.

    Officially; de jure.

    比喻
  4. 4.

    Of a convicted criminal: on parole.

    俚语