a)POSSIBLEif something is possible in principle, there is no good reasonwhy it should not happen, but it has not actually happened yet 按道理,在理論上SYN theoretically
In principle, the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler.
從理論上說,這個新的軟件應該能使財務系統簡單許多。
b)AGREEif you agree to something in principle, you agree about a general plan or idea but have not yet considered the details 原則上,基本上,大體上
They have accepted the idea in principle.
他們基本上已接受了這種觀點。
The government has agreed in principle to a referendum.