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本来
běnlái
Main
English Definitionoriginal; originally; at first; it goes without saying; of course
Simplified Script本来
Traditional Script本來
Part of Speech(形) adjective, (副) adverb
Sample Sentences
  • 这套房间本来是准备给5口人住的。
    The apartment was originally meant for five.
  • 宇宙是从一个本来就存在着的球体中产生出来的。
    The universe was created out of a primordial ball of matter.
  • 真可惜两个音乐会时间上有冲突，我本来想两个都去。
    It's a pity the two concerts clash; I wanted to go to both of them.
  • 我认为在这些本来是无关紧要的评论中含有一定的真实性。
    I think there is a kernel of truth in these otherwise frivolous comments.
  • 政府本来应该增加家庭津贴并向富有的纳税人收回这笔支出。
    The government should have increased family allowances and clawed it back from rich tax payers.
  • 它本来是一个普通花瓶，为了装门面，她却说它是一件传家宝。
    It was an ordinary vase, but to save appearances, she said it was a family heirloom.

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